Panasonic G2 vs Pentax K-1

In this article, we are reviewing the Panasonic G2 vs Pentax K-1, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the G2 (12MP) and K-1 (36MP) and the G2 (Four Thirds) and K-1 (Full frame) feature different sensor measurements.

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The G2 was manufactured 6 years prior to the K-1 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the G2 matches up vs the K-1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 & Pentax K-1. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic G2 Gallery & Pentax K-1 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G2 offers external measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Pentax K-1 has measurements of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the G2 versus the K-1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the G2 and K-1 is 72 and 55 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through specifications. The visual here might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the G2 and K-1.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G2 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Pentax K-1 will result in more detail due to its extra 24MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images far more aggressively. The older G2 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.