Panasonic G2 vs Pentax K-3
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Panasonic G2 vs Pentax K-3 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
- Announced July 2010
- Replaced the Panasonic G1
- Later Model is Panasonic G3
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 51200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 800g - 131 x 100 x 77mm
- Revealed April 2014
- Renewed by Pentax K-3 II
Panasonic G2 vs Pentax K-3 Overview
Below, we are looking at the Panasonic G2 vs Pentax K-3, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the G2 (12MP) and K-3 (24MP) and the G2 (Four Thirds) and K-3 (APS-C) use totally different sensor size.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe G2 was released 4 years prior to the K-3 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-3 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the G2 grades vs the K-3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic G2 vs Pentax K-3 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 and Pentax K-3. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic G2 Gallery and Pentax K-3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic G2 over the Pentax K-3
G2 | K-3 | |||
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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-3 over the Panasonic G2
K-3 | G2 | |||
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Revealed | April 2014 | July 2010 | Fresher by 45 months | |
Display dimension | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 460k | Sharper display (+577k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic G2 and Pentax K-3
G2 | K-3 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focusing |
Panasonic G2 vs Pentax K-3 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic G2 enjoys outside dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-3 has specifications of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic G2 vs Pentax K-3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the G2 against the K-3.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the G2 and K-3 is 72 and 59 respectively.
Panasonic G2 vs Pentax K-3 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the G2 and K-3.
As you can see, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G2 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Pentax K-3 will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older G2 will be behind in sensor innovation.
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Panasonic G2 vs Pentax K-3 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 | Pentax K-3 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 | Pentax K-3 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2010-07-12 | 2014-04-10 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine HD II | Prime III |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 24MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 6016 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 51200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 27 |
Cross focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF2 |
Number of lenses | 107 | 151 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3.2" |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 1,037 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.55x | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | 8.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 11.00 m | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, on, off, red-eye, slow sync, slow sync + red-eye, trailing curtain sync, high speed, wireless, manual |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/160 seconds | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 428 gr (0.94 lb) | 800 gr (1.76 lb) |
Dimensions | 124 x 84 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") | 131 x 100 x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 53 | 80 |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.2 | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.3 | 13.4 |
DXO Low light score | 493 | 1216 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 photos | 560 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Dual |
Launch pricing | $1,000 | $639 |