Panasonic GF2 vs Pentax I-10

Lets take a more detailed look at the Panasonic GF2 and Pentax I-10, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the GF2 (12MP) and the I-10 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the GF2 (Four Thirds) and I-10 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The GF2 was brought out 14 months later than the I-10 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GF2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax I-10 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the GF2 matches up versus the I-10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 and Pentax Optio I-10. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF2 Gallery and Pentax I-10 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GF2 offers external measurements of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Pentax I-10 has dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check the Panasonic GF2 and Pentax I-10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the GF2 versus the I-10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GF2 and I-10 is 88 and 93 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at specifications. The graphic below will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the GF2 and I-10.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels albeit different sensor measurements. The GF2 has got the bigger sensor which should make obtaining bokeh simpler. The newer GF2 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.