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Panasonic G2 vs Pentax K10D

Portability
72
Imaging
47
Features
60
Overall
52
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 front
 
Pentax K10D front
Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46

Panasonic G2 vs Pentax K10D Key Specs

Panasonic G2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 428g - 124 x 84 x 74mm
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Superseded the Panasonic G1
  • New Model is Panasonic G3
Pentax K10D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Announced December 2006
  • Refreshed by Pentax K20D
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Panasonic G2 vs Pentax K10D Overview

Below, we are matching up the Panasonic G2 versus Pentax K10D, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the G2 (12MP) and the K10D (10MP) is very well matched but the G2 (Four Thirds) and K10D (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The G2 was revealed 3 years after the K10D which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K10D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the G2 grades versus the K10D in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G2 over the Pentax K10D

 G2 K10D 
AnnouncedJuly 2010December 2006Newer by 44 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k210kClearer display (+250k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K10D over the Panasonic G2

 K10D G2 

Common features in the Panasonic G2 and Pentax K10D

 G2 K10D 
Manual focus Dial precise focus

Panasonic G2 vs Pentax K10D Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G2 offers physical measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Pentax K10D has proportions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic G2 versus Pentax K10D in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the G2 and the K10D.

Panasonic G2 vs Pentax K10D size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G2 and K10D is 72 and 59 respectively.

Panasonic G2 vs Pentax K10D top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G2 vs Pentax K10D Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking specs. The image underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the G2 and K10D.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G2 using its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Panasonic G2 will resolve greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern G2 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic G2 vs Pentax K10D sensor size comparison

Panasonic G2 vs Pentax K10D Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G2 vs Pentax K10D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G2 Portrait photography details
Pentax K10D Portrait photography details
60
has manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
52
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G2 Street photography factors
Pentax K10D Street photography factors
65
fully articulated screen
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
provides touch focus
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (428g)
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic G2
Sports photography with Pentax K10D
40
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
max fps low (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
environment proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G2 Travel photography info
Pentax K10D Travel photography info
58
provides touch focus
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (428g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
49
environment proof
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G2 Landscape photography advice
Pentax K10D Landscape photography advice
57
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3")
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
55
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
small screen (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic G2
Vlogging with Pentax K10D
61
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
has face detect autofocus
does have mic support
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
heavier than competition in class (428 grams)
9
can't record video
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Panasonic G2 vs Pentax K10D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G2 and Pentax K10D
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2Pentax K10D
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 Pentax K10D
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2010-07-12 2006-12-15
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine HD II -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF2
Total lenses 107 151
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 460k dot 210k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.64x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 11.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Auto Red Eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/160s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG -
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 428 grams (0.94 pounds) 793 grams (1.75 pounds)
Dimensions 124 x 84 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 53 66
DXO Color Depth rating 21.2 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.3 11.6
DXO Low light rating 493 522
Other
Battery life 360 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots One One
Price at release $1,000 $700