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Panasonic G100 vs Pentax K-r

Portability
81
Imaging
63
Features
76
Overall
68
Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 front
 
Pentax K-r front
Portability
67
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52

Panasonic G100 vs Pentax K-r Key Specs

Panasonic G100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 352g - 116 x 83 x 54mm
  • Launched June 2020
Pentax K-r
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 598g - 125 x 97 x 68mm
  • Announced March 2011
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Panasonic G100 vs Pentax K-r Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Pentax K-r

 G100 K-r 
AnnouncedJune 2020March 2011Newer by 114 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1840k921kSharper display (+919k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-r over the Panasonic G100

 K-r G100 

Common features in the Panasonic G100 and Pentax K-r

 G100 K-r 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display size3"3"Same display sizing

Panasonic G100 vs Pentax K-r Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic G100 vs Pentax K-r size comparison

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

Panasonic G100 vs Pentax K-r top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G100 vs Pentax K-r Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic G100 vs Pentax K-r sensor size comparison

Panasonic G100 vs Pentax K-r Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G100 vs Pentax K-r Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G100 Portrait photography factors
Pentax K-r Portrait photography factors
77
manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
63
focusing manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
low resolution (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic G100
Street photography with Pentax K-r
78
fully articulated screen
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
has focus by touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
67
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G100 Sports photography info
Pentax K-r Sports photography info
56
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/500 seconds)
no image stabilization
terrible battery power (270 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
55
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
low resolution (12MP)
terrible battery (470 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G100 Travel photography highlights
Pentax K-r Travel photography highlights
78
has bluetooth
has focus by touch
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
terrible battery power (270 per charge)
47
built-in flash
terrible battery (470 shots)
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G100 Landscape photography factors
Pentax K-r Landscape photography factors
72
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
terrible battery power (270 per charge)
65
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
low resolution (12 megapixels)
terrible battery (470 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G100 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K-r as a Vlogging camera
78
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
includes face detection autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 1920 resolution)
has external microphone socket
no image stabilization
26
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect focusing
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
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Panasonic G100 vs Pentax K-r Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G100 and Pentax K-r
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G100Pentax K-r
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 Pentax K-r
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2020-06-24 2011-03-11
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Prime II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4288 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW support
Min boosted ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 49 11
Cross type focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF2
Available lenses 107 151
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,840k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/500 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.60 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye redduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync, High-Speed Sync and Wireless Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 1920 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC3840 x 1920 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC3840 x 1920 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x1920 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 352 gr (0.78 lb) 598 gr (1.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 83 x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") 125 x 97 x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 72
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 755
Other
Battery life 270 photographs 470 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI109,4 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $698 $1,100