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Panasonic GX9 vs Pentax K10D

Portability
82
Imaging
61
Features
80
Overall
68
Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 front
 
Pentax K10D front
Portability
59
Imaging
49
Features
43
Overall
46

Panasonic GX9 vs Pentax K10D Key Specs

Panasonic GX9
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 407g - 124 x 72 x 47mm
  • Announced February 2018
Pentax K10D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Launched December 2006
  • Newer Model is Pentax K20D
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Panasonic GX9 vs Pentax K10D Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic GX9 versus Pentax K10D, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the GX9 (20MP) and K10D (10MP) and the GX9 (Four Thirds) and K10D (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.

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The GX9 was announced 11 years after the K10D which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GX9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K10D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the GX9 matches up against the K10D with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX9 over the Pentax K10D

 GX9 K10D 
LaunchedFebruary 2018December 2006More modern by 136 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1240k210kClearer display (+1030k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K10D over the Panasonic GX9

 K10D GX9 

Common features in the Panasonic GX9 and Pentax K10D

 GX9 K10D 
Focus manually More exact focus
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Panasonic GX9 vs Pentax K10D Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GX9 provides physical dimensions of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") having a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Pentax K10D has measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic GX9 versus Pentax K10D in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the GX9 and the K10D.

Panasonic GX9 vs Pentax K10D size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the GX9 and K10D is 82 and 59 respectively.

Panasonic GX9 vs Pentax K10D top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GX9 vs Pentax K10D Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at specifications. The pic underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the GX9 and K10D.

To sum up, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GX9 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Panasonic GX9 will give you greater detail with its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent GX9 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic GX9 vs Pentax K10D sensor size comparison

Panasonic GX9 vs Pentax K10D Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GX9 vs Pentax K10D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic GX9
Portrait photography with Pentax K10D
76
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
53
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview
low megapixels (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Street photography factors
Pentax K10D Street photography factors
84
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
includes touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Sports photography info
Pentax K10D Sports photography info
73
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
low battery pack (260 shots)
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
no liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
low megapixels (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic GX9
Travel photography with Pentax K10D
71
has bluetooth
includes touch focus
good resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
low battery pack (260 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
49
weather sealing
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax K10D Landscape photography highlights
77
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have low pass filter
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
low battery pack (260 per charge)
55
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no liveview
low megapixels (10MP)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Vlogging advice
Pentax K10D Vlogging advice
35
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
9
can't record video
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Panasonic GX9 vs Pentax K10D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX9 and Pentax K10D
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9Pentax K10D
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 Pentax K10D
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Announced 2018-02-13 2006-12-15
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 25600 1600
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 49 11
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF2
Number of lenses 107 151
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 1,240k dot 210k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 2,760k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.64x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at ISO 200) -
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Auto Red Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Max video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 407 grams (0.90 pounds) 793 grams (1.75 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 72 x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 66
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.6
DXO Low light score not tested 522
Other
Battery life 260 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 photos over 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots One One
Launch price $1,000 $700