Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax RZ10
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Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax RZ10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 323g - 111 x 65 x 38mm
- Launched April 2013
- Previous Model is Panasonic GF5
- Newer Model is Panasonic GF7
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
- 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
- Launched July 2011
Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax RZ10 Overview
On this page, we are matching up the Panasonic GF6 versus Pentax RZ10, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the GF6 (16MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is fairly similar but the GF6 (Four Thirds) and RZ10 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe GF6 was introduced 21 months after the RZ10 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GF6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax RZ10 being a Compact camera.
Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the GF6 grades versus the RZ10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax RZ10 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 & Pentax Optio RZ10. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF6 Gallery & Pentax RZ10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF6 over the Pentax RZ10
GF6 | RZ10 | |||
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Launched | April 2013 | July 2011 | More modern by 21 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 230k | Crisper display (+810k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Panasonic GF6
RZ10 | GF6 |
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Common features in the Panasonic GF6 and Pentax RZ10
GF6 | RZ10 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focus | |||
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic GF6 features outside dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs) whilst the Pentax RZ10 has sizing of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).
See the Panasonic GF6 versus Pentax RZ10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the GF6 versus the RZ10.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the GF6 and RZ10 is 87 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading specifications. The image here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the GF6 and RZ10.
Plainly, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GF6 with its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic GF6 will offer more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos more aggressively. The more recent GF6 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 | Pentax Optio RZ10 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 | Pentax Optio RZ10 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2013-04-08 | 2011-07-19 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine FHD | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4592 x 3448 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 160 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-280mm (10.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.2-5.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
Total lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.30 m | 2.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/160 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i PsF/30p in NTSC models, 50i PsF/25p on PAL), 1280 x 720p (60i PsF/30p in NTSC models, 50i PsF/25p on PAL), 640 x 480 (30/25fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 323 grams (0.71 pounds) | 178 grams (0.39 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 65 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 54 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 622 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 images | 178 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $326 | $200 |