Panasonic GF2 vs Pentax Q10
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Panasonic GF2 vs Pentax Q10 Key Specs
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- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 310g - 113 x 68 x 33mm
- Launched February 2011
- Replaced the Panasonic GF1
- Later Model is Panasonic GF3
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Panasonic GF2 vs Pentax Q10 Overview
Here is a in-depth comparison of the Panasonic GF2 versus Pentax Q10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the GF2 (12MP) and the Q10 (12MP) is very similar but the GF2 (Four Thirds) and Q10 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe GF2 was introduced 18 months before the Q10 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the GF2 grades against the Q10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic GF2 vs Pentax Q10 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 & Pentax Q10. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF2 Gallery & Pentax Q10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF2 over the Pentax Q10
GF2 | Q10 | |||
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Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Panasonic GF2
Q10 | GF2 | |||
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Revealed | September 2012 | February 2011 | Fresher by 18 months |
Common features in the Panasonic GF2 and Pentax Q10
GF2 | Q10 | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display size | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | Identical display resolution | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Panasonic GF2 vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GF2 comes with physical dimensions of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q10 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic GF2 versus Pentax Q10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the GF2 versus the Q10.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the GF2 and Q10 is 88 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic GF2 vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by going over a spec sheet. The photograph below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the GF2 and Q10.
As you can see, each of the cameras feature the identical resolution but not the same sensor sizing. The GF2 provides the larger sensor which will make obtaining bokeh easier. The older GF2 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic GF2 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 | Pentax Q10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 | Pentax Q10 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2011-02-24 | 2012-09-10 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine FHD | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax Q |
Total lenses | 107 | 8 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | 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 sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m | 7.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance 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 | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 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) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | AVCHD, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 310g (0.68 lbs) | 200g (0.44 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 68 x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") | 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 54 | 49 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.2 | 21.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.3 | 10.9 |
DXO Low light rating | 506 | 183 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 images | 270 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $330 | $350 |