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Panasonic GX9 vs Pentax Q10

Portability
82
Imaging
60
Features
80
Overall
68
Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 front
 
Pentax Q10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
56
Overall
44

Panasonic GX9 vs Pentax Q10 Key Specs

Panasonic GX9
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • Revealed February 2018
Pentax Q10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Announced September 2012
  • Previous Model is Pentax Q
  • Updated by Pentax Q7
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Panasonic GX9 vs Pentax Q10 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Panasonic GX9 vs Pentax Q10, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the GX9 (20MP) and Q10 (12MP) and the GX9 (Four Thirds) and Q10 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GX9 was unveiled 5 years after the Q10 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the GX9 grades versus the Q10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX9 over the Pentax Q10

 GX9 Q10 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018September 2012Newer by 67 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1240k460kCrisper screen (+780k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Panasonic GX9

 Q10 GX9 

Common features in the Panasonic GX9 and Pentax Q10

 GX9 Q10 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Panasonic GX9 vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic GX9 features outside dimensions of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") and a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q10 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic GX9 vs Pentax Q10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the GX9 versus the Q10.

Panasonic GX9 vs Pentax Q10 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX9 and Q10 is 82 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic GX9 vs Pentax Q10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GX9 vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing a spec sheet. The image below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX9 and Q10.

Clearly, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GX9 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic GX9 will result in extra detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more modern GX9 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic GX9 vs Pentax Q10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GX9 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GX9 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic GX9
Portrait photography with Pentax Q10
76
focusing manually
good resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detection focus
supports RAW formats
48
has manual focus
above average flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
features face detection focus
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Street photography details
Pentax Q10 Street photography details
84
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
provides touch to focus
good ISO range (25,600)
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW files
lighter than competitors (200g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Sports photography factors
Pentax Q10 Sports photography factors
72
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
low battery pack (260 shots)
36
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features tracking autofocus
max fps low (5.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (270 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic GX9
Travel photography with Pentax Q10
71
supports bluetooth
provides touch to focus
good resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
low battery pack (260 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
60
lighter than competitors (200 grams)
flash built-in
low battery power (270 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic GX9
Landscape photography with Pentax Q10
77
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
low battery pack (260 per charge)
54
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (270 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic GX9
Vlogging with Pentax Q10
35
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (200 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic support
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Panasonic GX9 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX9 and Pentax Q10
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9Pentax Q10
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 Pentax Q10
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2018-02-13 2012-09-10
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 49 25
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Pentax Q
Amount of lenses 107 8
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,240 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,760 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 9.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at ISO 200) 7.00 m
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, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 407 grams (0.90 lbs) 200 grams (0.44 lbs)
Physical dimensions 124 x 72 x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 49
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.9
DXO Low light score not tested 183
Other
Battery life 260 shots 270 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 photos over 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $1,000 $350