Panasonic G10 vs Pentax K-01

Lets take a closer look at the Panasonic G10 vs Pentax K-01, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the G10 (12MP) and K-01 (16MP) and the G10 (Four Thirds) and K-01 (APS-C) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G10 was unveiled 22 months prior to the K-01 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the G10 grades against the K-01 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 & Pentax K-01. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic G10 Gallery & Pentax K-01 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G10 comes with external measurements of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") and a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-01 has measurements of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") and a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the G10 vs the K-01.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G10 and K-01 is 72 and 76 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching technical specs. The visual underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the G10 and K-01.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G10 using its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Pentax K-01 will render more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older G10 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.