Panasonic GF1 vs Pentax Q10
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Panasonic GF1 vs Pentax Q10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 385g - 119 x 71 x 36mm
- Launched October 2009
- Replacement is Panasonic GF2
(Full Review)
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On this page, we will be comparing the Panasonic GF1 versus Pentax Q10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the GF1 (12MP) and the Q10 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the GF1 (Four Thirds) and Q10 (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe GF1 was manufactured 3 years prior to the Q10 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the GF1 matches up versus the Q10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF1 over the Pentax Q10
| GF1 | Q10 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Panasonic GF1
| Q10 | GF1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | September 2012 |  | October 2009 | Newer by 35 months |
Common features in the Panasonic GF1 and Pentax Q10
| GF1 | Q10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen measurements |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 460k | Identical screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic GF1 vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GF1 comes with outside dimensions of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") and a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Pentax Q10 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic GF1 versus Pentax Q10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the GF1 vs the Q10.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GF1 and Q10 is 85 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic GF1 vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking a spec sheet. The image here may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GF1 and Q10.
Clearly, the 2 cameras provide the same megapixel count albeit different sensor dimensions. The GF1 provides the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field easier. The more aged GF1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Panasonic GF1 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 | Pentax Q10 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Pentax |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 | Pentax Q10 |
| Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2009-10-14 | 2012-09-10 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Venus Engine HD | - |
| 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 | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 23 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax Q |
| Amount of lenses | 107 | 8 |
| Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 460k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display tech | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Optical (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.00 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 | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | 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 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | AVCHD Lite | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | 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 | 385 gr (0.85 lbs) | 200 gr (0.44 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 119 x 71 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") | 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | 54 | 49 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 21.2 | 21.1 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 10.3 | 10.9 |
| DXO Low light score | 513 | 183 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 380 shots | 270 shots |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | D-LI68 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/MMC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $400 | $350 |