Panasonic G10 vs Pentax Q10

Following is a extensive review of the Panasonic G10 vs Pentax Q10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the G10 (12MP) and the Q10 (12MP) is fairly similar but the G10 (Four Thirds) and Q10 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The G10 was released 3 years prior to the Q10 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the G10 scores against the Q10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 & Pentax Q10. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic G10 Gallery & Pentax Q10 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G10 has got outer measurements of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") having a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Pentax Q10 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the G10 versus the Q10.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G10 and Q10 is 72 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by reading specs. The picture here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the G10 and Q10.

All in all, both of the cameras offer the same exact megapixels but different sensor sizes. The G10 has got the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier. The more aged G10 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.