Panasonic GF2 vs Pentax K-500

Below, we are looking at the Panasonic GF2 versus Pentax K-500, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the GF2 (12MP) and K-500 (16MP) and the GF2 (Four Thirds) and K-500 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The GF2 was released 3 years earlier than the K-500 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GF2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-500 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the GF2 matches up versus the K-500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 & Pentax K-500. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic GF2 Gallery & Pentax K-500 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GF2 provides outside dimensions of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Pentax K-500 has measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic GF2 versus Pentax K-500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the GF2 and the K-500.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the GF2 and K-500 is 88 and 64 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by checking a spec sheet. The pic underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the GF2 and K-500.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GF2 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Pentax K-500 will give extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged GF2 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.