Panasonic G5 vs Pentax RZ10

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 and Pentax Optio RZ10. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic G5 Gallery and Pentax RZ10 Gallery.

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).

Examine the Panasonic G5 and Pentax RZ10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.