Panasonic G100 vs Pentax I-10

Lets look much closer at the Panasonic G100 versus Pentax I-10, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the G100 (20MP) and I-10 (12MP) and the G100 (Four Thirds) and I-10 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The G100 was introduced 10 years after the I-10 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax I-10 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the G100 grades versus the I-10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 and Pentax Optio I-10. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic G100 Gallery and Pentax I-10 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G100 has got exterior dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") and a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Pentax I-10 has proportions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic G100 versus Pentax I-10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the G100 against the I-10.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G100 and I-10 is 81 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading a spec sheet. The image below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the G100 and I-10.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G100 with its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Panasonic G100 will deliver more detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern G100 will have a benefit in sensor technology.