Panasonic GF5 vs Pentax K10D

Here is a thorough review of the Panasonic GF5 versus Pentax K10D, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the GF5 (12MP) and the K10D (10MP) is relatively well matched but the GF5 (Four Thirds) and K10D (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The GF5 was introduced 5 years later than the K10D and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GF5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K10D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the GF5 scores against the K10D in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 & Pentax K10D. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF5 Gallery & Pentax K10D Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic GF5 provides physical dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 267 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Pentax K10D has specifications of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the GF5 compared to the K10D.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GF5 and K10D is 89 and 59 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading through specifications. The visual here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the GF5 and K10D.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GF5 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Panasonic GF5 will resolve greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer GF5 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.