Panasonic GH2 vs Pentax K-01

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 & Pentax K-01. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic GH2 Gallery & Pentax K-01 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.