Panasonic GH2 vs Pentax Q10

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic GH2 and Pentax Q10, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the GH2 (16MP) and Q10 (12MP) and the GH2 (Four Thirds) and Q10 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The GH2 was brought out 17 months prior to the Q10 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GH2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the GH2 scores vs the Q10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 and Pentax Q10. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic GH2 Gallery and Pentax Q10 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GH2 offers outer dimensions of 124mm x 90mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q10 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the GH2 vs the Q10.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GH2 and Q10 is 70 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through technical specs. The visual below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the GH2 and Q10.

As you have seen, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GH2 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic GH2 will provide extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older GH2 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.