Panasonic GF2 vs Pentax K100D S

Following is a extensive assessment of the Panasonic GF2 vs Pentax K100D S, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the GF2 (12MP) and K100D S (6MP) and the GF2 (Four Thirds) and K100D S (APS-C) have different sensor size.

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The GF2 was launched 3 years after the K100D S which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GF2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K100D S being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the GF2 matches up versus the K100D S when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 and Pentax K100D Super. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF2 Gallery and Pentax K100D S Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GF2 provides external dimensions of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Pentax K100D S has proportions of 129mm x 91mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

See the Panasonic GF2 vs Pentax K100D S in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the GF2 against the K100D S.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GF2 and K100D S is 88 and 65 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at specs. The pic below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the GF2 and K100D S.

All in all, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GF2 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh trickier and the Panasonic GF2 will give greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent GF2 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.