Panasonic G85 vs Pentax Q10

Below, we will be matching up the Panasonic G85 vs Pentax Q10, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the G85 (16MP) and Q10 (12MP) and the G85 (Four Thirds) and Q10 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The G85 was brought out 4 years later than the Q10 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G85 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the G85 matches up vs the Q10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 and Pentax Q10. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic G85 Gallery and Pentax Q10 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G85 offers outside dimensions of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") and a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs) while the Pentax Q10 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the G85 versus the Q10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the G85 and Q10 is 69 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through a spec sheet. The photograph here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the G85 and Q10.

Clearly, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G85 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic G85 will show greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer G85 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.