Panasonic G6 vs Pentax Q10
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Panasonic G6 vs Pentax Q10 Key Specs
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- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 160 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 390g - 122 x 85 x 71mm
- Announced April 2013
- Succeeded the Panasonic G5
- Replacement is Panasonic G7
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Panasonic G6 vs Pentax Q10 Overview
In this article, we are looking at the Panasonic G6 versus Pentax Q10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the G6 (16MP) and Q10 (12MP) and the G6 (Four Thirds) and Q10 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe G6 was manufactured 8 months after the Q10 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the G6 matches up vs the Q10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic G6 vs Pentax Q10 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 & Pentax Q10. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic G6 Gallery & Pentax Q10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic G6 over the Pentax Q10
G6 | Q10 | |||
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Introduced | April 2013 | September 2012 | More modern by 8 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1036k | 460k | Clearer display (+576k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Panasonic G6
Q10 | G6 |
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Common features in the Panasonic G6 and Pentax Q10
G6 | Q10 | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focusing | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display size |
Panasonic G6 vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G6 has outside measurements of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") along with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Pentax Q10 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic G6 versus Pentax Q10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the G6 versus the Q10.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G6 and Q10 is 74 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic G6 vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through technical specs. The picture below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the G6 and Q10.
As you can tell, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G6 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic G6 will result in more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern G6 should have an edge in sensor innovation.
Panasonic G6 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic G6 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 | Pentax Q10 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 | Pentax Q10 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2013-04-24 | 2012-09-10 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax Q |
Number of lenses | 107 | 8 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,036k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (optional) |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 7.0 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.50 m | 7.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/160 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 390 gr (0.86 pounds) | 200 gr (0.44 pounds) |
Dimensions | 122 x 85 x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") | 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 61 | 49 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.3 | 21.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.5 | 10.9 |
DXO Low light rating | 639 | 183 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 photos | 270 photos |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $750 | $350 |