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Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax Q10

Portability
87
Imaging
53
Features
64
Overall
57
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 front
 
Pentax Q10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
56
Overall
44

Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax Q10 Key Specs

Panasonic GF6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 323g - 111 x 65 x 38mm
  • Released April 2013
  • Old Model is Panasonic GF5
  • Updated by Panasonic GF7
Pentax Q10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Revealed September 2012
  • Replaced the Pentax Q
  • Updated by Pentax Q7
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Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax Q10 Overview

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Panasonic GF6 and Pentax Q10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the GF6 (16MP) and Q10 (12MP) and the GF6 (Four Thirds) and Q10 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

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The GF6 was launched 7 months after the Q10 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the GF6 scores versus the Q10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF6 over the Pentax Q10

 GF6 Q10 
RevealedApril 2013September 2012Newer by 7 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k460kSharper screen (+580k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Panasonic GF6

 Q10 GF6 

Common features in the Panasonic GF6 and Pentax Q10

 GF6 Q10 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GF6 enjoys physical measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q10 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the GF6 versus the Q10.

Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax Q10 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GF6 and Q10 is 87 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax Q10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specs. The picture here may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the GF6 and Q10.

All in all, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GF6 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic GF6 will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher GF6 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax Q10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic GF6
Portrait photography with Pentax Q10
65
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
48
you can focus manually
high flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GF6 Street photography highlights
Pentax Q10 Street photography highlights
77
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
boasts touch focus
lack of image stabilization
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition (200 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GF6 Sports photography highlights
Pentax Q10 Sports photography highlights
51
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
36
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with tracking focus
slow fps (5.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (270 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GF6 Travel photography features
Pentax Q10 Travel photography features
69
boasts touch focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
60
lighter than competition (200 grams)
has built in flash
terrible battery life (270 shots)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic GF6
Landscape photography with Pentax Q10
67
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
54
you can focus manually
change lenses (Pentax Q mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (270 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GF6 Vlogging highlights
Pentax Q10 Vlogging highlights
32
touch screen
includes face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external mic support
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (200 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
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Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF6 and Pentax Q10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6Pentax Q10
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 Pentax Q10
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2013-04-08 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 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4592 x 3448 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 25
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Pentax Q
Total lenses 107 8
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology 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 per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.30 m 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/160 seconds 1/2000 seconds
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) 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 data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 323 grams (0.71 lb) 200 grams (0.44 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 65 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 54 49
DXO Color Depth score 20.7 21.1
DXO Dynamic range score 10.6 10.9
DXO Low light score 622 183
Other
Battery life 340 images 270 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $326 $350