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Panasonic GF2 vs Pentax Q10

Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
50
Overall
48
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 front
 
Pentax Q10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
56
Overall
44

Panasonic GF2 vs Pentax Q10 Key Specs

Panasonic GF2
(Full Review)
  • 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
Pentax Q10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Revealed September 2012
  • Superseded the Pentax Q
  • Updated by Pentax Q7
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF2 over the Pentax Q10

 GF2 Q10 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Panasonic GF2

 Q10 GF2 
RevealedSeptember 2012February 2011Fresher by 18 months

Common features in the Panasonic GF2 and Pentax Q10

 GF2 Q10 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Display resolution460k460kIdentical 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic GF2 vs Pentax Q10 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the GF2 and Q10 is 88 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic GF2 vs Pentax Q10 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic GF2 vs Pentax Q10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GF2 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GF2 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GF2 Portrait photography advice
Pentax Q10 Portrait photography advice
60
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
48
manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
offers face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GF2 as a Street photography camera
Pentax Q10 as a Street photography camera
65
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competitors (200g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GF2 Sports photography info
Pentax Q10 Sports photography info
38
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
not so great battery life (300 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
36
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (270 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GF2 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax Q10 as a Travel photography camera
52
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
not so great battery life (300 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
60
lighter than competitors (200g)
built-in flash
terrible battery power (270 CIPA)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GF2 Landscape photography info
Pentax Q10 Landscape photography info
55
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
not so great battery life (300 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
54
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (270 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GF2 Vlogging info
Pentax Q10 Vlogging info
32
touch screen
provides face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of microphone socket
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (200g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have mic support
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Panasonic GF2 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF2 and Pentax Q10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2Pentax Q10
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