Panasonic G2 vs Pentax K-01

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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.