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Panasonic G10 vs Pentax K-r

Portability
72
Imaging
47
Features
47
Overall
47
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 front
 
Pentax K-r front
Portability
67
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52

Panasonic G10 vs Pentax K-r Key Specs

Panasonic G10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 388g - 124 x 90 x 74mm
  • Launched August 2010
Pentax K-r
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 598g - 125 x 97 x 68mm
  • Launched March 2011
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Panasonic G10 vs Pentax K-r Overview

Below is a extensive assessment of the Panasonic G10 vs Pentax K-r, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the G10 (12MP) and the K-r (12MP) is very comparable but the G10 (Four Thirds) and K-r (APS-C) feature different sensor measurements.

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The G10 was manufactured 7 months before the K-r so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the G10 grades vs the K-r for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G10 over the Pentax K-r

 G10 K-r 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-r over the Panasonic G10

 K-r G10 
LaunchedMarch 2011August 2010More recent by 7 months
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic G10 and Pentax K-r

 G10 K-r 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Panasonic G10 vs Pentax K-r Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic G10 enjoys outer dimensions of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") along with a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Pentax K-r has specifications of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") and a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the G10 compared to the K-r.

Panasonic G10 vs Pentax K-r size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the G10 and K-r is 72 and 67 respectively.

Panasonic G10 vs Pentax K-r top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G10 vs Pentax K-r Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements simply by going through specifications. The visual underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the G10 and K-r.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact resolution but different sensor measurements. The G10 uses the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallower DOF harder. The older G10 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic G10 vs Pentax K-r sensor size comparison

Panasonic G10 vs Pentax K-r Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G10 vs Pentax K-r Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G10 Portrait photography details
Pentax K-r Portrait photography details
60
focusing manually
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW files
low MP (12MP)
63
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G10 Street photography factors
Pentax K-r Street photography factors
58
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G10 Sports photography advice
Pentax K-r Sports photography advice
44
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
good battery pack (380 shots)
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
has no phase detect AF
55
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
low battery life (470 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G10 Travel photography details
Pentax K-r Travel photography details
54
good battery pack (380 shots)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
47
flash built-in
low battery life (470 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G10 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K-r as a Landscape photography camera
59
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (380 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
does not have Timelapse function
65
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
low battery life (470 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G10 Vlogging info
Pentax K-r Vlogging info
23
comes with face detect focusing
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection autofocus
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
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Panasonic G10 vs Pentax K-r Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G10 and Pentax K-r
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10Pentax K-r
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 Pentax K-r
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2010-08-09 2011-03-11
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine HD II Prime II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 2848
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF2
Amount of lenses 107 151
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT Color LCD TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 202 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 96%
Viewfinder magnification 0.52x 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 11.00 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync, High-Speed Sync and Wireless Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/160 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 388 gr (0.86 lbs) 598 gr (1.32 lbs)
Dimensions 124 x 90 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") 125 x 97 x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 52 72
DXO Color Depth score 21.2 22.9
DXO Dynamic range score 10.1 12.4
DXO Low light score 411 755
Other
Battery life 380 photos 470 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI109,4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $550 $1,100