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Panasonic GF2 vs Pentax Q

Portability
88 Imaging
48 Features
50 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 front
 
Pentax Q front
Portability
93 Imaging
35 Features
47 Overall
39

Panasonic GF2 vs Pentax Q Key Specs

Panasonic GF2
(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
  • Old Model is Panasonic GF1
  • Replacement is Panasonic GF3
Pentax Q
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 180g - 98 x 57 x 31mm
  • Launched June 2011
  • Updated by Pentax Q10
Photography Glossary

Panasonic GF2 vs Pentax Q Overview

Following is a extended comparison of the Panasonic GF2 and Pentax Q, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the GF2 (12MP) and the Q (12MP) is fairly comparable but the GF2 (Four Thirds) and Q (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The GF2 was manufactured 3 months prior to the Q so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the GF2 matches up against the Q with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF2 over the Pentax Q

		

		

			
 GF2 Q 
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Panasonic GF2

		

		

			
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Common features in the Panasonic GF2 and Pentax Q

		

		

			
 GF2 Q 
LaunchedFebruary 2011June 2011Same age
Manual focus  Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic GF2 vs Pentax Q Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are going to carry around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GF2 provides exterior measurements of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Pentax Q has measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") along with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic GF2 and Pentax Q in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the GF2 compared to the Q.
Panasonic GF2 vs Pentax Q size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GF2 and Q is 88 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic GF2 vs Pentax Q top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic GF2 vs Pentax Q Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out a spec sheet. The picture below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the GF2 and Q.
As you can see, both of those cameras come with the identical megapixel count but not the same sensor sizes. The GF2 uses the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field simpler.
	
			Panasonic GF2 vs Pentax Q sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic GF2 vs Pentax Q Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic GF2 vs Pentax Q Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic GF2 Portrait photography information
Pentax Q Portrait photography information
60
 you can focus manually
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 comes with face detect focusing
 saves RAW files
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
45
 you can focus manually
 flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
 exports RAW files
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Panasonic GF2 Street photography info
Pentax Q Street photography info
65
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 saves RAW files
 fixed screen
 lack of image stabilization
69
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 exports RAW files
 lighter than competition in class (180g)
 no moving screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Panasonic GF2
Sports photography with Pentax Q
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 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 comes with tracking focus
 continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
 lack of image stabilization
 low megapixels (12MP)
 bad battery (300 CIPA)
 does not have phase detect AF
31
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 features tracking autofocus
 max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 bad battery power (230 per charge)
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic GF2 Travel photography advice
Pentax Q Travel photography advice
52
 flash built-in
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 bad battery (300 CIPA)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
57
 lighter than competition in class (180 grams)
 flash built-in
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 bad battery power (230 shots)
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic GF2 Landscape photography information
Pentax Q Landscape photography information
55
 you can focus manually
 change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 nice screen size (3")
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 saves RAW files
 lack of image stabilization
 low megapixels (12MP)
 bad battery (300 CIPA)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
51
 you can focus manually
 interchangeable lenses (Pentax Q mount)
 good sized screen (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 exports RAW files
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 bad battery power (230 per charge)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic GF2 Vlogging advice
Pentax Q Vlogging advice
32
 touchscreen capability
 comes with face detect focusing
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 lack of image stabilization
 lack of mic port
34
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competition in class (180g)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 lack of external mic port
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Panasonic GF2 vs Pentax Q Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF2 and Pentax Q
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2Pentax Q
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 Pentax Q
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2011-02-24 2011-06-23
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points 23 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Pentax Q
Number of lenses 107 8
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display technology TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 6.00 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Highest flash sync 1/160s 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format AVCHD, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 310 grams (0.68 pounds) 180 grams (0.40 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 68 x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") 98 x 57 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 54 47
DXO Color Depth score 21.2 20.2
DXO Dynamic range score 10.3 11.1
DXO Low light score 506 189
Other
Battery life 300 shots 230 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $330 $695