Panasonic G2 vs Pentax K100D

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Panasonic G2 vs Pentax K100D, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the G2 (12MP) and K100D (6MP) and the G2 (Four Thirds) and K100D (APS-C) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The G2 was released 3 years later than the K100D and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K100D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the G2 matches up versus the K100D in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 and Pentax K100D. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic G2 Gallery and Pentax K100D Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G2 comes with 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) while the Pentax K100D has dimensions of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Check the Panasonic G2 vs Pentax K100D in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the G2 against the K100D.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the G2 and K100D is 72 and 64 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements simply by going over technical specs. The visual underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the G2 and K100D.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G2 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Panasonic G2 will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent G2 should have a benefit in sensor technology.