Panasonic G5 vs Pentax I-10

The following is a complete analysis of the Panasonic G5 vs Pentax I-10, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the G5 (16MP) and I-10 (12MP) and the G5 (Four Thirds) and I-10 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.

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The G5 was introduced 2 years after the I-10 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax I-10 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the G5 matches up vs the I-10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 and Pentax Optio I-10. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic G5 Gallery and Pentax I-10 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic G5 has physical measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) while the Pentax I-10 has sizing of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic G5 vs Pentax I-10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the G5 versus the I-10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the G5 and I-10 is 74 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching a spec sheet. The image here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the G5 and I-10.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G5 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic G5 will render extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent G5 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.