Panasonic GH2 vs Pentax RZ10

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic GH2 versus Pentax RZ10, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the GH2 (16MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is relatively close but the GH2 (Four Thirds) and RZ10 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The GH2 was introduced 3 months before the RZ10 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GH2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax RZ10 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the GH2 matches up against the RZ10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 & Pentax Optio RZ10. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic GH2 Gallery & Pentax RZ10 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GH2 has got exterior dimensions of 124mm x 90mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Pentax RZ10 has dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic GH2 versus Pentax RZ10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the GH2 and the RZ10.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GH2 and RZ10 is 70 and 92 respectively.

Typically, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the GH2 and RZ10.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GH2 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic GH2 will provide you with more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.