Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax Q10

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax Q10, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the GH5S (10MP) and the Q10 (12MP) is very well matched but the GH5S (Four Thirds) and Q10 (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The GH5S was released 5 years later than the Q10 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the GH5S matches up versus the Q10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic GH5S enjoys outside dimensions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q10 has sizing 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 based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the GH5S against the Q10.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GH5S and Q10 is 62 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking technical specs. The graphic below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the GH5S and Q10.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GH5S due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Pentax Q10 will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer GH5S provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.