Panasonic G2 vs Pentax K-30

Let's examine more in depth at the Panasonic G2 and Pentax K-30, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the G2 (12MP) and K-30 (16MP) and the G2 (Four Thirds) and K-30 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The G2 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the K-30 and that is a fairly large 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-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the G2 grades against the K-30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 & Pentax K-30. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic G2 Gallery & Pentax K-30 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G2 enjoys outer measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Pentax K-30 has dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic G2 and Pentax K-30 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the G2 vs the K-30.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the G2 and K-30 is 72 and 63 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through a spec sheet. The photograph below might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the G2 and K-30.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G2 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Pentax K-30 will provide extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The older G2 will be behind in sensor tech.