Panasonic GF2 vs Pentax K-01

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Panasonic GF2 versus Pentax K-01, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the GF2 (12MP) and K-01 (16MP) and the GF2 (Four Thirds) and K-01 (APS-C) possess different sensor size.

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The GF2 was brought out 15 months before the K-01 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GF2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the GF2 scores versus the K-01 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 and Pentax K-01. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic GF2 Gallery and Pentax K-01 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GF2 has got outer measurements of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Pentax K-01 has measurements of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") with a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic GF2 versus Pentax K-01 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the GF2 vs the K-01.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GF2 and K-01 is 88 and 76 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the GF2 and K-01.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GF2 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Pentax K-01 will offer more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older GF2 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.