Panasonic GX9 vs Pentax Q10

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.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 and Pentax Q10. The full galleries are available at Panasonic GX9 Gallery and Pentax Q10 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.