Panasonic G100 vs Pentax K-r

Lets look a little more closely at the Panasonic G100 and Pentax K-r, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the G100 (20MP) and K-r (12MP) and the G100 (Four Thirds) and K-r (APS-C) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G100 was unveiled 9 years after the K-r which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the G100 scores versus the K-r with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 and Pentax K-r. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic G100 Gallery and Pentax K-r Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G100 has physical dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Pentax K-r has proportions of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") along with a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs).

Check the Panasonic G100 and Pentax K-r in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the G100 compared to the K-r.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G100 and K-r is 81 and 67 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over specifications. The image below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G100 and K-r.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G100 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Panasonic G100 will offer extra detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher G100 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.