Panasonic G10 vs Pentax K-x
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Panasonic G10 vs Pentax K-x Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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
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.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Panasonic G10 vs Pentax K-x Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 and Pentax K-x. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic G10 Gallery and Pentax K-x Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic G10 over the Pentax K-x
G10 | K-x | |||
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Introduced | August 2010 | December 2009 | Fresher by 8 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-x over the Panasonic G10
K-x | G10 |
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Common features in the Panasonic G10 and Pentax K-x
G10 | K-x | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
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 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.
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Panasonic G10 vs Pentax K-x Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 | Pentax K-x | |
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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 |