Panasonic GF5 vs Pentax Q10
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Panasonic GF5 vs Pentax Q10 Key Specs
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- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 267g - 108 x 67 x 37mm
- Released April 2012
- Earlier Model is Panasonic GF3
- Updated by Panasonic GF6
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Panasonic GF5 vs Pentax Q10 Overview
Lets take a deeper look at the Panasonic GF5 versus Pentax Q10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the GF5 (12MP) and the Q10 (12MP) is very well matched but the GF5 (Four Thirds) and Q10 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe GF5 was unveiled 5 months earlier than the Q10 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the GF5 matches up versus the Q10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic GF5 vs Pentax Q10 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 and Pentax Q10. The full galleries are available at Panasonic GF5 Gallery and Pentax Q10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF5 over the Pentax Q10
GF5 | Q10 | |||
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Display resolution | 920k | 460k | Crisper display (+460k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Panasonic GF5
Q10 | GF5 |
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Common features in the Panasonic GF5 and Pentax Q10
GF5 | Q10 | |||
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Launched | April 2012 | September 2012 | Similar generation | |
Manually focus | More precise focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display size | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen |
Panasonic GF5 vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic GF5 offers exterior measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 267 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Pentax Q10 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic GF5 versus Pentax Q10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the GF5 versus the Q10.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the GF5 and Q10 is 89 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic GF5 vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking specs. The visual underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the GF5 and Q10.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with the identical MP but not the same sensor sizing. The GF5 has the larger sensor which should make obtaining bokeh simpler.
Panasonic GF5 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic GF5 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 | Pentax Q10 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 | Pentax Q10 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2012-04-05 | 2012-09-10 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine FHD | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax Q |
Amount of lenses | 107 | 8 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 920 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (optional) |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.30 m | 7.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/160 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 267 grams (0.59 lb) | 200 grams (0.44 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 108 x 67 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 50 | 49 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.5 | 21.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.0 | 10.9 |
DXO Low light rating | 573 | 183 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 photos | 270 photos |
Type 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 | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $600 | $350 |