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Panasonic G2 vs Pentax K-7

Portability
72
Imaging
47
Features
60
Overall
52
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 front
 
Pentax K-7 front
Portability
60
Imaging
54
Features
69
Overall
60

Panasonic G2 vs Pentax K-7 Key Specs

Panasonic G2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 428g - 124 x 84 x 74mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Old Model is Panasonic G1
  • Successor is Panasonic G3
Pentax K-7
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 2000 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 750g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Launched October 2009
  • Replacement is Pentax K-5
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Panasonic G2 vs Pentax K-7 Overview

Here is a extended overview of the Panasonic G2 vs Pentax K-7, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the G2 (12MP) and the K-7 (15MP) is pretty close but the G2 (Four Thirds) and K-7 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The G2 was launched 10 months later than the K-7 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-7 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the G2 matches up versus the K-7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G2 over the Pentax K-7

 G2 K-7 
LaunchedJuly 2010October 2009Fresher by 10 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-7 over the Panasonic G2

 K-7 G2 
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic G2 and Pentax K-7

 G2 K-7 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement

Panasonic G2 vs Pentax K-7 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G2 has outside dimensions 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-7 has dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic G2 vs Pentax K-7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the G2 and the K-7.

Panasonic G2 vs Pentax K-7 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the G2 and K-7 is 72 and 60 respectively.

Panasonic G2 vs Pentax K-7 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G2 vs Pentax K-7 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing purely by viewing specifications. The visual underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the G2 and K-7.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G2 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Pentax K-7 will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The younger G2 will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Panasonic G2 vs Pentax K-7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G2 vs Pentax K-7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G2 vs Pentax K-7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G2 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K-7 as a Portrait photography camera
60
manual focus
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
72
manual focus
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G2 Street photography highlights
Pentax K-7 Street photography highlights
65
screen articulates
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
supports focus by touch
does not have image stabilization
heavier than average (428 grams)
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G2 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K-7 as a Sports photography camera
40
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
has no phase detect AF
69
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
weather sealing
comes with phase detect AF
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G2 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-7 as a Travel photography camera
58
supports focus by touch
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (428g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
64
weather sealing
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G2 Landscape photography info
Pentax K-7 Landscape photography info
57
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
missing Time Lapse recording
77
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G2 Vlogging information
Pentax K-7 Vlogging information
61
selfie friendly display
touch screen
comes with face detection focusing
comes with external mic port
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
heavier than average (428g)
25
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect focusing
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
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Panasonic G2 vs Pentax K-7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G2 and Pentax K-7
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2Pentax K-7
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 Pentax K-7
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2010-07-12 2009-10-02
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine HD II Prime II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 15MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4672 x 3104
Max native ISO 6400 2000
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF2
Available lenses 107 151
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle TFT color LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.61x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 11.00 m 13.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/160 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 1536 x 1024 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 428 gr (0.94 lb) 750 gr (1.65 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 84 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 53 61
DXO Color Depth score 21.2 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score 10.3 10.6
DXO Low light score 493 536
Other
Battery life 360 pictures 980 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/MMC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $1,000 $599