Panasonic GF2 vs Pentax RZ10

On this page, we will be matching up the Panasonic GF2 vs Pentax RZ10, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the GF2 (12MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the GF2 (Four Thirds) and RZ10 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.

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The GF2 was manufactured 4 months before the RZ10 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GF2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax RZ10 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the GF2 grades versus the RZ10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 and Pentax Optio RZ10. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic GF2 Gallery and Pentax RZ10 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic GF2 has external dimensions of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Pentax RZ10 has sizing of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

See the Panasonic GF2 vs Pentax RZ10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the GF2 and the RZ10.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the GF2 and RZ10 is 88 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by looking at specs. The photograph here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the GF2 and RZ10.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GF2 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Pentax RZ10 will give you greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots more aggressively.