Panasonic GH4 vs Pentax K-S2

Below, we will be looking at the Panasonic GH4 versus Pentax K-S2, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the GH4 (16MP) and the K-S2 (20MP) is pretty close but the GH4 (Four Thirds) and K-S2 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The GH4 was manufactured 12 months before the K-S2 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GH4 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-S2 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the GH4 grades versus the K-S2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 and Pentax K-S2. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic GH4 Gallery and Pentax K-S2 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GH4 offers exterior measurements of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") having a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs) while the Pentax K-S2 has measurements of 123mm x 91mm x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") having a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic GH4 versus Pentax K-S2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the GH4 versus the K-S2.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the GH4 and K-S2 is 66 and 64 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through specs. The image here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the GH4 and K-S2.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GH4 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Pentax K-S2 will render extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged GH4 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.