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Panasonic GH2 vs Pentax K-01

Portability
70
Imaging
51
Features
65
Overall
56
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 front
 
Pentax K-01 front
Portability
76
Imaging
57
Features
68
Overall
61

Panasonic GH2 vs Pentax K-01 Key Specs

Panasonic GH2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 442g - 124 x 90 x 76mm
  • Launched March 2011
  • Old Model is Panasonic GH1
  • Later Model is Panasonic GH3
Pentax K-01
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 561g - 122 x 79 x 58mm
  • Introduced May 2012
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Panasonic GH2 vs Pentax K-01 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Panasonic GH2 versus Pentax K-01, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the GH2 (16MP) and the K-01 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the GH2 (Four Thirds) and K-01 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The GH2 was announced 14 months prior to the K-01 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the GH2 matches up vs the K-01 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH2 over the Pentax K-01

 GH2 K-01 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Panasonic GH2

 K-01 GH2 
IntroducedMay 2012March 2011Newer by 14 months
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic GH2 and Pentax K-01

 GH2 K-01 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement

Panasonic GH2 vs Pentax K-01 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GH2 has physical measurements of 124mm x 90mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Pentax K-01 has proportions of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") having a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).

Check the Panasonic GH2 versus Pentax K-01 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the GH2 vs the K-01.

Panasonic GH2 vs Pentax K-01 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GH2 and K-01 is 70 and 76 respectively.

Panasonic GH2 vs Pentax K-01 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH2 vs Pentax K-01 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specs. The pic here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the GH2 and K-01.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count but not the same sensor dimensions. The GH2 comes with the smaller sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field trickier. The more aged GH2 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic GH2 vs Pentax K-01 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH2 vs Pentax K-01 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH2 vs Pentax K-01 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic GH2
Portrait photography with Pentax K-01
70
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
74
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic GH2
Street photography with Pentax K-01
68
fully articulated screen
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
more heavy than competition (561g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH2 Sports photography advice
Pentax K-01 Sports photography advice
46
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
max fps low (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery pack (330 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
61
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great battery (540 per charge)
low fps (6.0 frames per second)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH2 Travel photography features
Pentax K-01 Travel photography features
62
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
does not have Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (330 CIPA)
65
great battery (540 per charge)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
more heavy than competition (561 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic GH2
Landscape photography with Pentax K-01
60
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
bad battery pack (330 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
80
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
great battery (540 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH2 Vlogging features
Pentax K-01 Vlogging features
71
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
has face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external mic port
lack of image stabilization
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone jack
display isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than competition (561g)
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Panasonic GH2 vs Pentax K-01 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH2 and Pentax K-01
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2Pentax K-01
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 Pentax K-01
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2011-03-23 2012-05-30
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4928 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 23 81
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF2
Available lenses 107 151
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 15.60 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/160s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24, 30, 60fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps),1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format AVCHD, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 442 grams (0.97 pounds) 561 grams (1.24 pounds)
Dimensions 124 x 90 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") 122 x 79 x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 60 79
DXO Color Depth score 21.2 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score 11.3 12.9
DXO Low light score 655 1135
Other
Battery life 330 shots 540 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $1,000 $899