Panasonic GX1 vs Pentax K-S2

Lets look much closer at the Panasonic GX1 versus Pentax K-S2, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the GX1 (16MP) and the K-S2 (20MP) is pretty similar but the GX1 (Four Thirds) and K-S2 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The GX1 was unveiled 4 years prior to the K-S2 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GX1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-S2 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the GX1 matches up vs the K-S2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 & Pentax K-S2. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic GX1 Gallery & Pentax K-S2 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GX1 features outer dimensions of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") along with a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs) while the Pentax K-S2 has measurements of 123mm x 91mm x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") along with a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic GX1 versus Pentax K-S2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the GX1 against the K-S2.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX1 and K-S2 is 87 and 64 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing specs. The visual below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the GX1 and K-S2.

All in all, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GX1 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Pentax K-S2 will deliver greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older GX1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.