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Panasonic G2 vs Pentax K-01

Portability
72
Imaging
47
Features
60
Overall
52
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 front
 
Pentax K-01 front
Portability
76
Imaging
57
Features
68
Overall
61

Panasonic G2 vs Pentax K-01 Key Specs

Panasonic G2
(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
Pentax K-01
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G2 over the Pentax K-01

 G2 K-01 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed 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 
AnnouncedMay 2012July 2010More modern by 22 months
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic G2 and Pentax K-01

 G2 K-01 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic G2 vs Pentax K-01 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic G2 vs Pentax K-01 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G2 vs Pentax K-01 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G2 vs Pentax K-01 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G2 Portrait photography factors
Pentax K-01 Portrait photography factors
60
manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
resolution not great (12MP)
74
has manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G2 Street photography features
Pentax K-01 Street photography features
65
fully articulated screen
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
has focus by touch
lack of image stabilization
heavier than others (428 grams)
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
more heavy than competition (561 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G2 Sports photography factors
Pentax K-01 Sports photography factors
40
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
has no phase detect autofocus
61
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
better than average battery (540 shots)
max fps very slow (6.0 frames/s)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G2 Travel photography info
Pentax K-01 Travel photography info
58
has focus by touch
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (428 grams)
resolution not great (12MP)
65
better than average battery (540 shots)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
more heavy than competition (561 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G2 Landscape photography factors
Pentax K-01 Landscape photography factors
57
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
80
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (540 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G2 Vlogging highlights
Pentax K-01 Vlogging highlights
61
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
includes face detection autofocus
has external mic jack
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
heavier than others (428g)
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have microphone socket
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competition (561g)
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Panasonic G2 vs Pentax K-01 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G2 and Pentax K-01
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2Pentax K-01
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