Panasonic G100 vs Pentax Q10

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Panasonic G100 versus Pentax Q10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the G100 (20MP) and Q10 (12MP) and the G100 (Four Thirds) and Q10 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The G100 was announced 7 years later than the Q10 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the G100 scores vs the Q10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 and Pentax Q10. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic G100 Gallery and Pentax Q10 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic G100 features outside measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q10 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic G100 versus Pentax Q10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the G100 and the Q10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the G100 and Q10 is 81 and 92 respectively.

Often, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing specs. The visual below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the G100 and Q10.

All in all, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G100 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic G100 will show extra detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The newer G100 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.