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Panasonic G5 vs Pentax RZ10

Portability
74
Imaging
52
Features
66
Overall
57
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Panasonic G5 vs Pentax RZ10 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
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Old Model is Panasonic G3
  • Replacement is Panasonic G6
Pentax RZ10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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Panasonic G5 vs Pentax RZ10 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Panasonic G5 and Pentax RZ10, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the G5 (16MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is fairly close but the G5 (Four Thirds) and RZ10 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

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The G5 was announced 13 months after the RZ10 making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax RZ10 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the G5 scores vs the RZ10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G5 over the Pentax RZ10

 G5 RZ10 
RevealedJuly 2012July 2011Newer by 13 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Panasonic G5

 RZ10 G5 

Common features in the Panasonic G5 and Pentax RZ10

 G5 RZ10 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Panasonic G5 vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic G5 has got outside dimensions of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") and a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) while the Pentax RZ10 has sizing of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the G5 compared to the RZ10.

Panasonic G5 vs Pentax RZ10 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G5 and RZ10 is 74 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic G5 vs Pentax RZ10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G5 vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through technical specs. The image underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the G5 and RZ10.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G5 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic G5 will render greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent G5 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Panasonic G5 vs Pentax RZ10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G5 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G5 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic G5
Portrait photography with Pentax RZ10
71
you can focus manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
35
has manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G5 Street photography information
Pentax RZ10 Street photography information
66
screen can move to multiple angles
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
offers touch to focus
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (396 grams)
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G5 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax RZ10 as a Sports photography camera
51
decent MP (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (178 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic G5
Travel photography with Pentax RZ10
66
offers touch to focus
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (396 grams)
66
weather proofing
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great zoom (280mm)
no Timelapse function
not so great battery power (178 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G5 Landscape photography features
Pentax RZ10 Landscape photography features
65
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3")
decent MP (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse function
43
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery power (178 CIPA)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G5 Vlogging info
Pentax RZ10 Vlogging info
62
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
features face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lack of image stabilization
no external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (396 grams)
28
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
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Panasonic G5 vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G5 and Pentax RZ10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5Pentax Optio RZ10
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 Pentax Optio RZ10
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-07-17 2011-07-19
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine VII FHD -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 160 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-280mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.2-5.9
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 10.50 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 396 gr (0.87 lbs) 178 gr (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 120 x 83 x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 61 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 618 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 pictures 178 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $699 $200