How does Pluto differ from gas giants?

The Solar System contains several different types of planet. Earth, like the other planets close to the sun, is a terrestrial planet, composed mostly of rock. The middle planets, Jupiter and Saturn, are massive gas giants, while the outer planets, Neptune and Uranus, are ice giants. read more

The main difference is that Pluto is not a gas planet. It's terrestrial planet, which means it's made of a solid surface, made of minerals and metals. The other difference, which is a consequence of the first one, is that Pluto is very very smaller than gas giants. It's even smaller than the Earth. read more

Pluto doesn't have a quick, rapid spin on its axis like the gas giants. The Jovian planets take only a few hours to make 1 spin on its axis. Pluto takes a few days to spin 360 degrees on its axis. The gas giants all have rings, but Pluto does not. Pluto also has an elliptical orbit more like an asteroid or comet than a planet or gas giant. read more