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Panasonic G10 vs Pentax K-x

Portability
72
Imaging
47
Features
47
Overall
47
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 front
 
Pentax K-x front
Portability
69
Imaging
52
Features
47
Overall
50

Panasonic G10 vs Pentax K-x Key Specs

Panasonic G10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 388g - 124 x 90 x 74mm
  • Revealed August 2010
Pentax K-x
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 580g - 123 x 92 x 68mm
  • Introduced December 2009
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Panasonic G10 vs Pentax K-x Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Panasonic G10 and Pentax K-x, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the G10 (12MP) and the K-x (12MP) is fairly similar but the G10 (Four Thirds) and K-x (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The G10 was released 8 months later than the K-x so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the G10 grades versus the K-x with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G10 over the Pentax K-x

 G10 K-x 
IntroducedAugust 2010December 2009Fresher by 8 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K-x over the Panasonic G10

 K-x G10 

Common features in the Panasonic G10 and Pentax K-x

 G10 K-x 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Panasonic G10 vs Pentax K-x Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G10 enjoys outside dimensions of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-x has dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic G10 and Pentax K-x in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the G10 compared to the K-x.

Panasonic G10 vs Pentax K-x size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G10 and K-x is 72 and 69 respectively.

Panasonic G10 vs Pentax K-x top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G10 vs Pentax K-x Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading specs. The visual underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the G10 and K-x.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count but not the same sensor sizing. The G10 contains the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging. The fresher G10 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic G10 vs Pentax K-x sensor size comparison

Panasonic G10 vs Pentax K-x Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G10 Portrait photography information
Pentax K-x Portrait photography information
60
manual focus
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
63
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G10 Street photography features
Pentax K-x Street photography features
58
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
no image stabilization
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic G10
Sports photography with Pentax K-x
44
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (380 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
61
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good battery pack (1,900 per charge)
supports phase detect auto focus
low frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic G10
Travel photography with Pentax K-x
54
better than average battery pack (380 per charge)
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
54
good battery pack (1,900 shots)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G10 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K-x as a Landscape photography camera
59
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (380 CIPA)
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
no Timelapse function
61
you can focus manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (1,900 shots)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
low megapixels (12MP)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G10 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K-x as a Vlogging camera
23
supports face detection autofocus
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect focus
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
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Panasonic G10 vs Pentax K-x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G10 and Pentax K-x
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10Pentax K-x
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 Pentax K-x
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2010-08-09 2009-12-23
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine HD II Prime
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF2
Available lenses 107 151
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT Color LCD TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 202 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 96%
Viewfinder magnification 0.52x 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 11.00 m 16.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear curtain, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/160 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 (24 fps), 640 x 416 (24 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 388 gr (0.86 lb) 580 gr (1.28 lb)
Dimensions 124 x 90 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") 123 x 92 x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 52 72
DXO Color Depth score 21.2 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score 10.1 12.5
DXO Low light score 411 811
Other
Battery life 380 photos 1900 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC card
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $550 $600