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Panasonic G10 vs Pentax K-S2

Portability
72
Imaging
47
Features
47
Overall
47
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 front
 
Pentax K-S2 front
Portability
64
Imaging
64
Features
82
Overall
71

Panasonic G10 vs Pentax K-S2 Key Specs

Panasonic G10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 388g - 124 x 90 x 74mm
  • Announced August 2010
Pentax K-S2
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 678g - 123 x 91 x 73mm
  • Launched February 2015
  • Superseded the Pentax K-S1
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Panasonic G10 vs Pentax K-S2 Overview

The following is a extensive overview of the Panasonic G10 and Pentax K-S2, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the G10 (12MP) and K-S2 (20MP) and the G10 (Four Thirds) and K-S2 (APS-C) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The G10 was announced 5 years earlier than the K-S2 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-S2 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the G10 grades against the K-S2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G10 over the Pentax K-S2

 G10 K-S2 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-S2 over the Panasonic G10

 K-S2 G10 
LaunchedFebruary 2015August 2010Newer by 54 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Panasonic G10 and Pentax K-S2

 G10 K-S2 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Panasonic G10 vs Pentax K-S2 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic G10 features physical measurements of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") with a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-S2 has sizing of 123mm x 91mm x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic G10 and Pentax K-S2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the G10 against the K-S2.

Panasonic G10 vs Pentax K-S2 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the G10 and K-S2 is 72 and 64 respectively.

Panasonic G10 vs Pentax K-S2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G10 vs Pentax K-S2 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by researching specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the G10 and K-S2.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G10 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Pentax K-S2 will provide you with greater detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged G10 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic G10 vs Pentax K-S2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G10 vs Pentax K-S2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G10 vs Pentax K-S2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G10 Portrait photography details
Pentax K-S2 Portrait photography details
60
manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focus
supports RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
78
manual focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic G10
Street photography with Pentax K-S2
58
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
72
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
above average high ISO (51,200)
heavier than competition (678 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G10 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K-S2 as a Sports photography camera
44
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have phase detect auto focus
70
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (5.4 frames/s)
low battery power (410 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G10 Travel photography information
Pentax K-S2 Travel photography information
54
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
65
environment proofing
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
low battery power (410 per charge)
heavier than competition (678 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G10 Landscape photography factors
Pentax K-S2 Landscape photography factors
59
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse recording
77
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
low battery power (410 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G10 Vlogging factors
Pentax K-S2 Vlogging factors
23
offers face detection focus
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
71
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with mic socket
heavier than competition (678 grams)
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Panasonic G10 vs Pentax K-S2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G10 and Pentax K-S2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10Pentax K-S2
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 Pentax K-S2
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2010-08-09 2015-02-10
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine HD II PRIME MII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 6400 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF2
Available lenses 107 151
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 202 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.52x 0.64x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/6000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 5.4fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 11.00 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 388g (0.86 lbs) 678g (1.49 lbs)
Physical dimensions 124 x 90 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") 123 x 91 x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 52 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 411 not tested
Other
Battery life 380 shots 410 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $550 $581