Panasonic GF2 vs Pentax K100D

On this page, we are matching up the Panasonic GF2 versus Pentax K100D, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the GF2 (12MP) and K100D (6MP) and the GF2 (Four Thirds) and K100D (APS-C) boast different sensor measurements.

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The GF2 was manufactured 4 years after the K100D which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GF2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K100D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the GF2 grades against the K100D with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 and Pentax K100D. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic GF2 Gallery and Pentax K100D Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic GF2 features physical dimensions of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Pentax K100D has specifications of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic GF2 versus Pentax K100D in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the GF2 versus the K100D.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the GF2 and K100D is 88 and 64 respectively.

Often, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking specifications. The picture underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GF2 and K100D.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GF2 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Panasonic GF2 will give you more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos more aggressively. The younger GF2 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.