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Panasonic G2 vs Pentax KP

Portability
72
Imaging
48
Features
60
Overall
52
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 front
 
Pentax KP front
Portability
61
Imaging
68
Features
76
Overall
71

Panasonic G2 vs Pentax KP 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
  • Launched July 2010
  • Old Model is Panasonic G1
  • Replacement is Panasonic G3
Pentax KP
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 819200
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 703g - 132 x 101 x 76mm
  • Launched January 2017
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Panasonic G2 vs Pentax KP Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Panasonic G2 vs Pentax KP, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the G2 (12MP) and KP (24MP) and the G2 (Four Thirds) and KP (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The G2 was launched 7 years prior to the KP and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax KP being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the G2 matches up versus the KP in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G2 over the Pentax KP

 G2 KP 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax KP over the Panasonic G2

 KP G2 
LaunchedJanuary 2017July 2010Fresher by 79 months
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic G2 and Pentax KP

 G2 KP 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement

Panasonic G2 vs Pentax KP Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G2 has external dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") along with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Pentax KP has dimensions of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") having a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the G2 and the KP.

Panasonic G2 vs Pentax KP size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the G2 and KP is 72 and 61 respectively.

Panasonic G2 vs Pentax KP top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G2 vs Pentax KP Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to see the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the G2 and KP.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G2 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Pentax KP will provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older G2 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic G2 vs Pentax KP sensor size comparison

Panasonic G2 vs Pentax KP Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G2 vs Pentax KP Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic G2
Portrait photography with Pentax KP
60
focusing manually
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features face detection focus
supports RAW formats
resolution not great (12MP)
80
has manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G2 Street photography advice
Pentax KP Street photography advice
65
screen articulates fully
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
offers focus via touch
no image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (428g)
76
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
above average high ISO (819,200)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic G2
Sports photography with Pentax KP
40
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
lacks phase detect auto focus
72
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/24,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
terrible battery pack (390 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic G2
Travel photography with Pentax KP
58
offers focus via touch
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (428g)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
62
environment proofing
resolution is good (24MP)
flash built-in
terrible battery pack (390 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic G2
Landscape photography with Pentax KP
57
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
no Time Lapse mode
78
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average high ISO (819,200)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
terrible battery pack (390 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G2 Vlogging information
Pentax KP Vlogging information
61
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
features face detection focus
includes external mic support
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
heavier than competitors in class (428 grams)
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic socket
display isn't selfie friendly
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Panasonic G2 vs Pentax KP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G2 and Pentax KP
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2Pentax KP
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 Pentax KP
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Launched 2010-07-12 2017-01-26
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine HD II PRIME IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 6016 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 6400 819200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 27
Cross focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF2
Amount of lenses 107 151
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.63x
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/6000s
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/24000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 11.00 m 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual, wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 428 grams (0.94 pounds) 703 grams (1.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 84 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") 132 x 101 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 53 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 493 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 photographs 390 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $1,000 $747