Panasonic G100 vs Pentax K-01

In this write-up, we are comparing the Panasonic G100 vs Pentax K-01, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the G100 (20MP) and K-01 (16MP) and the G100 (Four Thirds) and K-01 (APS-C) feature different sensor measurements.

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The G100 was brought out 8 years later than the K-01 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the G100 scores vs the K-01 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 and Pentax K-01. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic G100 Gallery and Pentax K-01 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G100 has got outside measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") along with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Pentax K-01 has measurements of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).

See the Panasonic G100 vs Pentax K-01 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the G100 versus the K-01.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G100 and K-01 is 81 and 76 respectively.

Normally, its tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading specs. The photograph below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the G100 and K-01.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G100 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic G100 will offer extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer G100 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.