Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax K-S2

The following is a thorough analysis of the Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax K-S2, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the GM1 (16MP) and the K-S2 (20MP) is fairly well matched but the GM1 (Four Thirds) and K-S2 (APS-C) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The GM1 was launched 13 months earlier than the K-S2 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-S2 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the GM1 matches up against the K-S2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 and Pentax K-S2. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic GM1 Gallery and Pentax K-S2 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GM1 has outside dimensions of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-S2 has measurements of 123mm x 91mm x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") and a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

Check the Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax K-S2 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the GM1 versus the K-S2.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the GM1 and K-S2 is 93 and 64 respectively.

Usually, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specs. The pic here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GM1 and K-S2.

All in all, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GM1 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Pentax K-S2 will give extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged GM1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.