Panasonic G100 vs Pentax Q

Let's look a little more in depth at the Panasonic G100 and Pentax Q, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the G100 (20MP) and Q (12MP) and the G100 (Four Thirds) and Q (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

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The G100 was brought out 9 years later than the Q and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the G100 scores vs the Q in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 & Pentax Q. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic G100 Gallery & Pentax Q Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you should factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic G100 features external measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Pentax Q has specifications of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") along with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the G100 vs the Q.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G100 and Q is 81 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing technical specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the G100 and Q.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G100 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Panasonic G100 will show more detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher G100 should have an edge in sensor technology.