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Panasonic G9 vs Pentax Q10

Portability
62
Imaging
60
Features
90
Overall
72
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 front
 
Pentax Q10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
56
Overall
44

Panasonic G9 vs Pentax Q10 Key Specs

Panasonic G9
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 658g - 137 x 97 x 92mm
  • Revealed November 2017
Pentax Q10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Launched September 2012
  • Replaced the Pentax Q
  • Newer Model is Pentax Q7
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Panasonic G9 vs Pentax Q10 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Panasonic G9 vs Pentax Q10, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the G9 (20MP) and Q10 (12MP) and the G9 (Four Thirds) and Q10 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The G9 was launched 5 years after the Q10 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the G9 scores vs the Q10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Pentax Q10

 G9 Q10 
LaunchedNovember 2017September 2012More modern by 63 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Panasonic G9

 Q10 G9 

Common features in the Panasonic G9 and Pentax Q10

 G9 Q10 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display size3"3"Same display measurement

Panasonic G9 vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G9 provides outside measurements of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") and a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs) while the Pentax Q10 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the G9 against the Q10.

Panasonic G9 vs Pentax Q10 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the G9 and Q10 is 62 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic G9 vs Pentax Q10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G9 vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing specs. The picture below might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the G9 and Q10.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G9 featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic G9 will show extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher G9 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic G9 vs Pentax Q10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G9 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G9 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G9 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax Q10 as a Portrait photography camera
76
focusing manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focus
saves RAW files
48
has manual focus
above average flash sync (1/2,000s)
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic G9
Street photography with Pentax Q10
75
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
features touch to focus
weather proofing
above average ISO range (25,600)
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (200 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G9 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax Q10 as a Sports photography camera
70
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
high frames per second (20.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
not so great battery (400 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
36
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (270 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G9 Travel photography info
Pentax Q10 Travel photography info
70
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
features touch to focus
good megapixels (20MP)
display is selfie friendly
not so great battery (400 per charge)
60
lighter than competition in class (200g)
flash built-in
terrible battery power (270 shots)
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G9 Landscape photography details
Pentax Q10 Landscape photography details
76
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have low pass filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
two card slots
not so great battery (400 CIPA)
54
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW formats
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (270 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G9 Vlogging factors
Pentax Q10 Vlogging factors
76
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external mic socket
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (200g)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
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Panasonic G9 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G9 and Pentax Q10
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9Pentax Q10
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Pentax Q10
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2017-11-08 2012-09-10
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 225 25
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Pentax Q
Amount of lenses 107 8
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.83x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 20.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 7.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 658g (1.45 lb) 200g (0.44 lb)
Physical dimensions 137 x 97 x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 49
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 183
Other
Battery life 400 photos 270 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DMW-BLF19 D-LI68
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Two 1
Pricing at launch $1,500 $350