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Panasonic G5 vs Pentax K10D

Portability
74
Imaging
52
Features
66
Overall
57
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 front
 
Pentax K10D front
Portability
59
Imaging
49
Features
43
Overall
46

Panasonic G5 vs Pentax K10D Key Specs

Panasonic G5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 396g - 120 x 83 x 71mm
  • Released July 2012
  • Succeeded the Panasonic G3
  • Refreshed by Panasonic G6
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
  • Introduced December 2006
  • Replacement is Pentax K20D
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Panasonic G5 vs Pentax K10D Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Panasonic G5 vs Pentax K10D, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the G5 (16MP) and K10D (10MP) and the G5 (Four Thirds) and K10D (APS-C) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G5 was revealed 5 years after the K10D which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K10D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the G5 grades vs the K10D with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G5 over the Pentax K10D

 G5 K10D 
IntroducedJuly 2012December 2006Newer by 69 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k210kClearer display (+710k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K10D over the Panasonic G5

 K10D G5 

Common features in the Panasonic G5 and Pentax K10D

 G5 K10D 
Manually focus Very exact focus

Panasonic G5 vs Pentax K10D Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G5 provides external dimensions of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) whilst the Pentax K10D has proportions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic G5 vs Pentax K10D 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 depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the G5 against the K10D.

Panasonic G5 vs Pentax K10D size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G5 and K10D is 74 and 59 respectively.

Panasonic G5 vs Pentax K10D top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G5 vs Pentax K10D Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over a spec sheet. The pic here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the G5 and K10D.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G5 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic G5 will offer you greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images much more aggressively. The newer G5 will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Panasonic G5 vs Pentax K10D sensor size comparison

Panasonic G5 vs Pentax K10D Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G5 vs Pentax K10D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G5 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K10D as a Portrait photography camera
71
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
53
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview feature
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G5 Street photography highlights
Pentax K10D Street photography highlights
66
screen can move to multiple angles
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
features touch focus
does not have image stabilization
heavier than average (396g)
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G5 Sports photography factors
Pentax K10D Sports photography factors
51
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
low frames per second (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
53
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
environment proofing
has phase detect AF
no liveview feature
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic G5
Travel photography with Pentax K10D
66
features touch focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than average (396g)
49
environment proofing
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G5 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K10D as a Landscape photography camera
65
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse function
55
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no liveview feature
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic G5
Vlogging with Pentax K10D
62
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
includes face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have image stabilization
missing mic port
heavier than average (396 grams)
9
lack of video recording
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Panasonic G5 vs Pentax K10D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G5 and Pentax K10D
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5Pentax K10D
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 Pentax K10D
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Released 2012-07-17 2006-12-15
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine VII FHD -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF2
Number of lenses 107 151
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 210 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.64x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 10.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Auto Red Eye
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 396g (0.87 lbs) 793g (1.75 lbs)
Dimensions 120 x 83 x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 61 66
DXO Color Depth score 21.4 22.7
DXO Dynamic range score 11.6 11.6
DXO Low light score 618 522
Other
Battery life 320 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $699 $700