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Panasonic G95 vs Pentax Q10

Portability
67
Imaging
62
Features
88
Overall
72
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 front
 
Pentax Q10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
56
Overall
44

Panasonic G95 vs Pentax Q10 Key Specs

Panasonic G95
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 536g - 130 x 94 x 77mm
  • Launched April 2019
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-G90
  • Replaced the Panasonic G85
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
  • Revealed September 2012
  • Previous Model is Pentax Q
  • Later Model is Pentax Q7
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Panasonic G95 vs Pentax Q10 Overview

The following is a complete assessment of the Panasonic G95 vs Pentax Q10, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the G95 (20.3MP) and Q10 (12MP) and the G95 (Four Thirds) and Q10 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The G95 was revealed 6 years after the Q10 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G95 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the G95 grades against the Q10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G95 over the Pentax Q10

 G95 Q10 
RevealedApril 2019September 2012Newer by 80 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1240k460kSharper screen (+780k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Panasonic G95

 Q10 G95 

Common features in the Panasonic G95 and Pentax Q10

 G95 Q10 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement

Panasonic G95 vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G95 comes with exterior measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs) while the Pentax Q10 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the G95 vs the Q10.

Panasonic G95 vs Pentax Q10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the G95 and Q10 is 67 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic G95 vs Pentax Q10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G95 vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through technical specs. The pic below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the G95 and Q10.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G95 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic G95 will produce more detail because of its extra 8.3MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger G95 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic G95 vs Pentax Q10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G95 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G95 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic G95
Portrait photography with Pentax Q10
77
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (20.3 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
48
you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000 seconds)
supports face detection focus
supports RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G95 Street photography factors
Pentax Q10 Street photography factors
78
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
features focus via touch
environment sealing
great high ISO (25,600)
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW files
lighter than competitors (200 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G95 Sports photography information
Pentax Q10 Sports photography information
68
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20.3MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
bad battery life (290 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
36
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (270 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G95 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax Q10 as a Travel photography camera
73
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
features focus via touch
decent megapixels (20.3MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
bad battery life (290 shots)
60
lighter than competitors (200g)
flash built-in
terrible battery pack (270 CIPA)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G95 Landscape photography factors
Pentax Q10 Landscape photography factors
76
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20.3MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
bad battery life (290 CIPA)
54
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (270 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G95 Vlogging advice
Pentax Q10 Vlogging advice
79
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external microphone support
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (200 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
missing external mic support
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Panasonic G95 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G95 and Pentax Q10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95Pentax Q10
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 Pentax Q10
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-G90 -
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2019-04-05 2012-09-10
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine -
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 20.3 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 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 49 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Pentax Q
Number of lenses 107 8
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,240k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.40 m (at ISO 100) 7.00 m
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 536 grams (1.18 lbs) 200 grams (0.44 lbs)
Dimensions 130 x 94 x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 49
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.9
DXO Low light score not tested 183
Other
Battery life 290 photos 270 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $998 $350