Panasonic G95 vs Pentax Q10

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 & Pentax Q10. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic G95 Gallery & Pentax Q10 Gallery.

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.

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

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.