Panasonic GF2 vs Pentax K-S2

Its time to look a little more closely at the Panasonic GF2 vs Pentax K-S2, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the GF2 (12MP) and K-S2 (20MP) and the GF2 (Four Thirds) and K-S2 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The GF2 was launched 5 years before the K-S2 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GF2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-S2 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the GF2 matches up versus the K-S2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 and Pentax K-S2. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF2 Gallery and Pentax K-S2 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GF2 provides physical measurements of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-S2 has dimensions of 123mm x 91mm x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") and a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic GF2 vs Pentax K-S2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the GF2 compared to the K-S2.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the GF2 and K-S2 is 88 and 64 respectively.

Generally, its tough to see the difference between sensor sizes only by going over a spec sheet. The picture here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the GF2 and K-S2.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GF2 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Pentax K-S2 will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged GF2 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.