Panasonic G10 vs Pentax K-r
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Panasonic G10 vs Pentax K-r Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Panasonic G10 vs Pentax K-r Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 & Pentax K-r. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic G10 Gallery & Pentax K-r Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic G10 over the Pentax K-r
G10 | K-r |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-r over the Panasonic G10
K-r | G10 | |||
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Launched | March 2011 | August 2010 | More recent by 7 months | |
Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Clearer display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic G10 and Pentax K-r
G10 | K-r | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 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).
Examine the Panasonic G10 vs Pentax K-r in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Panasonic G10 vs Pentax K-r Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 | Pentax K-r | |
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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 |