Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax RZ10
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Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax RZ10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 160 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 660g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
- Launched January 2018
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
- 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
- Revealed July 2011
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Below, we are contrasting the Panasonic GH5S versus Pentax RZ10, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the GH5S (10MP) and RZ10 (14MP) and the GH5S (Four Thirds) and RZ10 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.
Photography GlossaryThe GH5S was released 6 years later than the RZ10 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax RZ10 being a Compact camera.
Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the GH5S scores versus the RZ10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S & Pentax Optio RZ10. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic GH5S Gallery & Pentax RZ10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Pentax RZ10
| GH5S | RZ10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2018 |  | July 2011 | More recent by 79 months |
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display dimension | 3.2" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 1620k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+1390k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Panasonic GH5S
| RZ10 | GH5S |
|---|
Common features in the Panasonic GH5S and Pentax RZ10
| GH5S | RZ10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very precise focusing |
Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GH5S enjoys exterior measurements of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) and the Pentax RZ10 has measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).
Check the Panasonic GH5S versus Pentax RZ10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the GH5S and the RZ10.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the GH5S and RZ10 is 62 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison
Often, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through specs. The visual here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the GH5S and RZ10.
All in all, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GH5S because of its larger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Pentax RZ10 will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The newer GH5S is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.
Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S | Pentax Optio RZ10 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Pentax |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S | Pentax Optio RZ10 |
| Type | Pro Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2018-01-08 | 2011-07-19 |
| Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Venus Engine 10 | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 3680 x 2760 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Maximum native ISO | 51200 | 6400 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 204800 | - |
| Min native ISO | 160 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Min boosted ISO | 80 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 225 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | - | 28-280mm (10.0x) |
| Max aperture | - | f/3.2-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
| Amount of lenses | 107 | - |
| Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3.2 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of display | 1,620k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display technology | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 3,680k dot | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.76x | - |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
| Continuous shooting speed | 12.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | 2.80 m |
| Flash options | 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, Soft |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 3.1 | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 660 gr (1.46 pounds) | 178 gr (0.39 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") | 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 440 pictures | 178 pictures |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | DMW-BLF19 | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II V60 cards supported) | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | 2 | Single |
| Price at launch | $2,498 | $200 |
