Panasonic G100 vs Pentax K10D

Here is a in depth overview of the Panasonic G100 and Pentax K10D, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the G100 (20MP) and K10D (10MP) and the G100 (Four Thirds) and K10D (APS-C) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The G100 was introduced 13 years later than the K10D and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K10D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the G100 matches up vs the K10D in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 & Pentax K10D. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic G100 Gallery & Pentax K10D Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G100 comes with outside measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") and a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Pentax K10D has measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the G100 and the K10D.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G100 and K10D is 81 and 59 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the G100 and K10D.

As you can see, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G100 using its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Panasonic G100 will offer you extra detail using its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger G100 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.