Panasonic GX9 vs Pentax K-S2

Here is a complete comparison of the Panasonic GX9 versus Pentax K-S2, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the GX9 (20MP) and the K-S2 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the GX9 (Four Thirds) and K-S2 (APS-C) offer different sensor measurements.

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The GX9 was released 3 years later than the K-S2 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GX9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-S2 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the GX9 matches up against the K-S2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 and Pentax K-S2. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic GX9 Gallery and Pentax K-S2 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic GX9 comes with exterior dimensions of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Pentax K-S2 has specifications of 123mm x 91mm x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

Check the Panasonic GX9 versus Pentax K-S2 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the GX9 and the K-S2.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX9 and K-S2 is 82 and 64 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking specs. The visual below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX9 and K-S2.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide the same megapixels albeit different sensor sizing. The GX9 offers the tinier sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF harder. The newer GX9 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.