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Panasonic G6 vs Pentax Q10

Portability
74
Imaging
52
Features
79
Overall
62
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 front
 
Pentax Q10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
56
Overall
44

Panasonic G6 vs Pentax Q10 Key Specs

Panasonic G6
(Full Review)
  • 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
Pentax Q10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Introduced September 2012
  • Old Model is Pentax Q
  • Renewed by Pentax Q7
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G6 over the Pentax Q10

 G6 Q10 
IntroducedApril 2013September 2012More modern by 8 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1036k460kClearer display (+576k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Panasonic G6

 Q10 G6 

Common features in the Panasonic G6 and Pentax Q10

 G6 Q10 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic G6 vs Pentax Q10 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G6 and Q10 is 74 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic G6 vs Pentax Q10 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G6 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G6 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G6 Portrait photography factors
Pentax Q10 Portrait photography factors
71
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
48
focusing manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000 seconds)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G6 Street photography details
Pentax Q10 Street photography details
73
fully articulated screen
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
has focus via touch
good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (200 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic G6
Sports photography with Pentax Q10
56
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
36
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (5.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (270 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G6 Travel photography highlights
Pentax Q10 Travel photography highlights
72
has focus via touch
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
does not have Timelapse mode
60
lighter than competition in class (200g)
built-in flash
terrible battery pack (270 per charge)
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G6 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax Q10 Landscape photography highlights
67
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse mode
54
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax Q mount)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (270 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G6 Vlogging features
Pentax Q10 Vlogging features
73
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
supports face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone jack
lack of image stabilization
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (200 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external microphone port
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Panasonic G6 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G6 and Pentax Q10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6Pentax Q10
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