Panasonic GF2 vs Pentax K10D

Lets examine more closely at the Panasonic GF2 vs Pentax K10D, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the GF2 (12MP) and the K10D (10MP) is pretty similar but the GF2 (Four Thirds) and K10D (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The GF2 was introduced 4 years later than the K10D and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GF2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K10D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the GF2 matches up vs the K10D with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 & Pentax K10D. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF2 Gallery & Pentax K10D Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GF2 enjoys external measurements of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Pentax K10D has dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the GF2 versus the K10D.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GF2 and K10D is 88 and 59 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by reviewing technical specs. The visual below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the GF2 and K10D.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GF2 using its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Panasonic GF2 will deliver extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent GF2 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.