Panasonic G95 vs Pentax K-S2

Here is a extended review of the Panasonic G95 and Pentax K-S2, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the G95 (20.3MP) and the K-S2 (20MP) is pretty well matched but the G95 (Four Thirds) and K-S2 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G95 was introduced 4 years later than the K-S2 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G95 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-S2 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the G95 matches up versus the K-S2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 & Pentax K-S2. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic G95 Gallery & Pentax K-S2 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G95 offers outside dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") having a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs) while the Pentax K-S2 has dimensions of 123mm x 91mm x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") with a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

Check the Panasonic G95 and Pentax K-S2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the G95 and the K-S2.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the G95 and K-S2 is 67 and 64 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking a spec sheet. The visual below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G95 and K-S2.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G95 using its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Panasonic G95 will give you greater detail using its extra 0.3MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern G95 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.