Panasonic GH2 vs Pentax K100D

Below, we will be comparing the Panasonic GH2 and Pentax K100D, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the GH2 (16MP) and K100D (6MP) and the GH2 (Four Thirds) and K100D (APS-C) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The GH2 was announced 4 years later than the K100D and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GH2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K100D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the GH2 matches up versus the K100D in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 and Pentax K100D. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic GH2 Gallery and Pentax K100D Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GH2 offers external measurements of 124mm x 90mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Pentax K100D has proportions of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Check the Panasonic GH2 and Pentax K100D in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the GH2 compared to the K100D.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the GH2 and K100D is 70 and 64 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through specifications. The visual here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the GH2 and K100D.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GH2 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh trickier and the Panasonic GH2 will render more detail with its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher GH2 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.