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Panasonic G5 vs Pentax Q10

Portability
74
Imaging
52
Features
66
Overall
57
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 front
 
Pentax Q10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
56
Overall
44

Panasonic G5 vs Pentax Q10 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
  • Previous Model is Panasonic G3
  • Successor is Panasonic G6
Pentax Q10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Launched September 2012
  • Earlier Model is Pentax Q
  • Newer Model is Pentax Q7
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Panasonic G5 vs Pentax Q10 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Panasonic G5 versus Pentax Q10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the G5 (16MP) and Q10 (12MP) and the G5 (Four Thirds) and Q10 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The G5 was introduced at a similar time to the Q10 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the G5 grades versus the Q10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G5 over the Pentax Q10

 G5 Q10 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution920k460kSharper screen (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Panasonic G5

 Q10 G5 

Common features in the Panasonic G5 and Pentax Q10

 G5 Q10 
LaunchedJuly 2012September 2012Same age
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement

Panasonic G5 vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G5 has got physical measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") and a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q10 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic G5 versus Pentax Q10 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the G5 and the Q10.

Panasonic G5 vs Pentax Q10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the G5 and Q10 is 74 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic G5 vs Pentax Q10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G5 vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through technical specs. The visual below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the G5 and Q10.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G5 having a bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic G5 will produce greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures much more aggressively.

Panasonic G5 vs Pentax Q10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G5 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G5 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G5 Portrait photography features
Pentax Q10 Portrait photography features
71
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features face detect focus
exports RAW files
48
has manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G5 Street photography details
Pentax Q10 Street photography details
66
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
comes with focus via touch
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition (396 grams)
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW files
lighter than others in class (200g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G5 Sports photography features
Pentax Q10 Sports photography features
51
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
max fps very slow (6.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
36
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with tracking focus
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (270 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G5 Travel photography info
Pentax Q10 Travel photography info
66
comes with focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (396 grams)
60
lighter than others in class (200g)
has built in flash
not so great battery pack (270 shots)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G5 Landscape photography information
Pentax Q10 Landscape photography information
65
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
54
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (270 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G5 Vlogging factors
Pentax Q10 Vlogging factors
62
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
features face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lack of image stabilization
does not have mic support
heavier than competition (396g)
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (200g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of mic port
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Panasonic G5 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G5 and Pentax Q10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5Pentax Q10
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 Pentax Q10
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2012-07-17 2012-09-10
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine VII FHD -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 23 25
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Pentax Q
Available lenses 107 8
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 10.50 m 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/160 secs 1/2000 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 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 396 grams (0.87 pounds) 200 grams (0.44 pounds)
Dimensions 120 x 83 x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 61 49
DXO Color Depth score 21.4 21.1
DXO Dynamic range score 11.6 10.9
DXO Low light score 618 183
Other
Battery life 320 photographs 270 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $699 $350