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Panasonic G2 vs Pentax K-x

Portability
72
Imaging
48
Features
60
Overall
52
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 front
 
Pentax K-x front
Portability
69
Imaging
52
Features
47
Overall
50

Panasonic G2 vs Pentax K-x Key Specs

Panasonic G2
(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
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Previous Model is Panasonic G1
  • Updated by Panasonic G3
Pentax K-x
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 580g - 123 x 92 x 68mm
  • Revealed December 2009
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Panasonic G2 vs Pentax K-x Overview

The following is a complete analysis of the Panasonic G2 versus Pentax K-x, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the G2 (12MP) and the K-x (12MP) is pretty close but the G2 (Four Thirds) and K-x (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.

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The G2 was unveiled 7 months after the K-x which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the G2 matches up against the K-x in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G2 over the Pentax K-x

 G2 K-x 
RevealedJuly 2010December 2009Newer by 7 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-x over the Panasonic G2

 K-x G2 

Common features in the Panasonic G2 and Pentax K-x

 G2 K-x 
Manually focus More exact focus

Panasonic G2 vs Pentax K-x Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G2 comes with outside measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-x has dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the G2 and the K-x.

Panasonic G2 vs Pentax K-x size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the G2 and K-x is 72 and 69 respectively.

Panasonic G2 vs Pentax K-x top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G2 vs Pentax K-x Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through specifications. The pic here might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the G2 and K-x.

To sum up, each of these cameras have got the exact same resolution albeit different sensor dimensions. The G2 has the smaller sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier. The newer G2 should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Panasonic G2 vs Pentax K-x sensor size comparison

Panasonic G2 vs Pentax K-x Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G2 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K-x as a Portrait photography camera
60
focusing manually
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
63
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
saves RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G2 Street photography details
Pentax K-x Street photography details
65
fully articulated screen
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (428g)
67
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G2 Sports photography information
Pentax K-x Sports photography information
40
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
lacks phase detect autofocus
61
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great battery (1,900 shots)
sensor has phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G2 Travel photography information
Pentax K-x Travel photography information
58
comes with focus by touch
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (428g)
low MP (12MP)
54
great battery (1,900 CIPA)
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G2 Landscape photography factors
Pentax K-x Landscape photography factors
57
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
no Timelapse recording
61
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
great battery (1,900 shots)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G2 Vlogging highlights
Pentax K-x Vlogging highlights
61
selfie friendly display
touch screen
has face detect autofocus
does have microphone port
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
more heavy than competition in class (428g)
27
image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection focusing
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
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Panasonic G2 vs Pentax K-x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G2 and Pentax K-x
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2Pentax K-x
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 Pentax K-x
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2010-07-12 2009-12-23
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine HD II Prime
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 2848
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF2
Amount of lenses 107 151
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 96%
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 11.00 m 16.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear curtain, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/160 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (24 fps), 640 x 416 (24 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 428 grams (0.94 lb) 580 grams (1.28 lb)
Dimensions 124 x 84 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") 123 x 92 x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 53 72
DXO Color Depth score 21.2 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score 10.3 12.5
DXO Low light score 493 811
Other
Battery life 360 images 1900 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $1,000 $600