Panasonic G6 vs Pentax K-S2

Here, we will be contrasting the Panasonic G6 vs Pentax K-S2, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the G6 (16MP) and the K-S2 (20MP) is relatively comparable but the G6 (Four Thirds) and K-S2 (APS-C) have different sensor dimensions.

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The G6 was announced 21 months before the K-S2 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-S2 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the G6 grades against the K-S2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 & Pentax K-S2. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic G6 Gallery & Pentax K-S2 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic G6 comes with outer dimensions of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-S2 has specifications of 123mm x 91mm x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") along with a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the G6 against the K-S2.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the G6 and K-S2 is 74 and 64 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specs. The pic underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the G6 and K-S2.

All in all, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G6 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Pentax K-S2 will provide extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged G6 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.