Panasonic G2 vs Pentax K-01
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Panasonic G2 vs Pentax K-01 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 428g - 124 x 84 x 74mm
- Introduced July 2010
- Succeeded the Panasonic G1
- Updated by Panasonic G3
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- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 561g - 122 x 79 x 58mm
- Announced May 2012
Panasonic G2 vs Pentax K-01 Overview
Below, we are matching up the Panasonic G2 versus Pentax K-01, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the G2 (12MP) and K-01 (16MP) and the G2 (Four Thirds) and K-01 (APS-C) possess different sensor size.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe G2 was launched 22 months before the K-01 making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the G2 scores against the K-01 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic G2 vs Pentax K-01 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 & Pentax K-01. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic G2 Gallery & Pentax K-01 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic G2 over the Pentax K-01
G2 | K-01 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Panasonic G2
K-01 | G2 | |||
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Announced | May 2012 | July 2010 | More modern by 22 months | |
Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Sharper display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic G2 and Pentax K-01
G2 | K-01 | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display size |
Panasonic G2 vs Pentax K-01 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic G2 has exterior measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Pentax K-01 has sizing of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") having a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic G2 versus Pentax K-01 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the G2 compared to the K-01.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G2 and K-01 is 72 and 76 respectively.
Panasonic G2 vs Pentax K-01 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through a spec sheet. The image below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the G2 and K-01.
As you can see, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G2 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Pentax K-01 will resolve more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged G2 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Panasonic G2 vs Pentax K-01 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 | Pentax K-01 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 | Pentax K-01 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2010-07-12 | 2012-05-30 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine HD II | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4928 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 81 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF2 |
Available lenses | 107 | 151 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 460k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.55x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
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, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/160 secs | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 (30, 25, 24 fps),1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 428 grams (0.94 lbs) | 561 grams (1.24 lbs) |
Dimensions | 124 x 84 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") | 122 x 79 x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 53 | 79 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.2 | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.3 | 12.9 |
DXO Low light rating | 493 | 1135 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 shots | 540 shots |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $1,000 | $899 |