Panasonic GF2 vs Pentax K-r
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Panasonic GF2 vs Pentax K-r Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 310g - 113 x 68 x 33mm
- Announced February 2011
- Superseded the Panasonic GF1
- Replacement is Panasonic GF3
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 598g - 125 x 97 x 68mm
- Released March 2011
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Panasonic GF2 vs Pentax K-r Overview
Its time to take a more detailed look at the Panasonic GF2 vs Pentax K-r, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the GF2 (12MP) and the K-r (12MP) is fairly comparable but the GF2 (Four Thirds) and K-r (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.
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The GF2 was revealed at a similar time to the K-r which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GF2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera.
Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the GF2 scores vs the K-r with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Panasonic GF2 vs Pentax K-r Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 & Pentax K-r. The full galleries are available at Panasonic GF2 Gallery & Pentax K-r Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF2 over the Pentax K-r
GF2 | K-r | |||
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Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-r over the Panasonic GF2
K-r | GF2 | |||
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Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic GF2 and Pentax K-r
GF2 | K-r | |||
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Released | February 2011 | ![]() | March 2011 | Same age |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Panasonic GF2 vs Pentax K-r Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GF2 comes with 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) while the Pentax K-r has dimensions of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") with a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs).
Check the Panasonic GF2 vs Pentax K-r in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the GF2 and the K-r.
![Panasonic GF2 vs Pentax K-r size comparison Panasonic GF2 vs Pentax K-r size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GF2-vs-Pentax-K-r-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GF2 and K-r is 88 and 67 respectively.
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Panasonic GF2 vs Pentax K-r Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing technical specs. The image here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the GF2 and K-r.
As you have seen, each of the cameras come with the identical megapixels but not the same sensor dimensions. The GF2 has the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult.
![Panasonic GF2 vs Pentax K-r sensor size comparison Panasonic GF2 vs Pentax K-r sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GF2-vs-Pentax-K-r-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic GF2 vs Pentax K-r Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic GF2 vs Pentax K-r Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic GF2 vs Pentax K-r Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GF2-vs-Pentax-K-r-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic GF2 vs Pentax K-r Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 | Pentax K-r | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 | Pentax K-r |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Announced | 2011-02-24 | 2011-03-11 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine FHD | Prime II |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 2848 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW format | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF2 |
Amount of lenses | 107 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 96% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/6000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0fps | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync, High-Speed Sync and Wireless Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/160s | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | AVCHD, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 310 grams (0.68 lb) | 598 grams (1.32 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 68 x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") | 125 x 97 x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 54 | 72 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.2 | 22.9 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.3 | 12.4 |
DXO Low light rating | 506 | 755 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 pictures | 470 pictures |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI109,4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $330 | $1,100 |