Panasonic G95 vs Pentax I-10

Let's examine more in depth at the Panasonic G95 vs Pentax I-10, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the G95 (20.3MP) and I-10 (12MP) and the G95 (Four Thirds) and I-10 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The G95 was brought out 9 years after the I-10 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G95 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax I-10 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the G95 grades against the I-10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 and Pentax Optio I-10. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic G95 Gallery and Pentax I-10 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic G95 features outer dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") having a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs) while the Pentax I-10 has specifications of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic G95 vs Pentax I-10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the G95 vs the I-10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the G95 and I-10 is 67 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture here might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G95 and I-10.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G95 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic G95 will result in more detail having its extra 8.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern G95 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.