Panasonic G7 vs Pentax K-S2

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic G7 and Pentax K-S2, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the G7 (16MP) and the K-S2 (20MP) is pretty comparable but the G7 (Four Thirds) and K-S2 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G7 was released 4 months later than the K-S2 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-S2 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the G7 scores versus the K-S2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 and Pentax K-S2. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic G7 Gallery and Pentax K-S2 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G7 has outer measurements of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Pentax K-S2 has measurements of 123mm x 91mm x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") with a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic G7 and Pentax K-S2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the G7 vs the K-S2.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the G7 and K-S2 is 71 and 64 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The visual here may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the G7 and K-S2.

To sum up, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G7 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Pentax K-S2 will show extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively.