Panasonic G2 vs Pentax MX-1

On this page, we are contrasting the Panasonic G2 and Pentax MX-1, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the G2 (12MP) and the MX-1 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the G2 (Four Thirds) and MX-1 (1/1.7") offer different sensor sizing.

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The G2 was introduced 4 years earlier than the MX-1 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax MX-1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the G2 matches up versus the MX-1 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 MX-1. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic G2 Gallery and Pentax MX-1 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G2 comes with physical measurements 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 MX-1 has proportions of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") and a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).

Check the Panasonic G2 and Pentax MX-1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the G2 against the MX-1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G2 and MX-1 is 72 and 84 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements purely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the G2 and MX-1.

Clearly, the two cameras have the same megapixel count but different sensor measurements. The G2 offers the larger sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult. The older G2 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.