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Panasonic GH4 vs Pentax K10D

Portability
66
Imaging
53
Features
88
Overall
67
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 front
 
Pentax K10D front
Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46

Panasonic GH4 vs Pentax K10D Key Specs

Panasonic GH4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 560g - 133 x 93 x 84mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Succeeded the Panasonic GH3
  • Later Model is Panasonic GH5
Pentax K10D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Announced December 2006
  • Later Model is Pentax K20D
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Panasonic GH4 vs Pentax K10D Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Panasonic GH4 versus Pentax K10D, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the GH4 (16MP) and K10D (10MP) and the GH4 (Four Thirds) and K10D (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The GH4 was unveiled 7 years later than the K10D and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GH4 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K10D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a short highlight of how the GH4 grades versus the K10D when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH4 over the Pentax K10D

 GH4 K10D 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014December 2006More recent by 88 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1036k210kCrisper display (+826k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K10D over the Panasonic GH4

 K10D GH4 

Common features in the Panasonic GH4 and Pentax K10D

 GH4 K10D 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Panasonic GH4 vs Pentax K10D Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic GH4 has got exterior measurements of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") along with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs) while the Pentax K10D has sizing of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic GH4 versus Pentax K10D in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the GH4 vs the K10D.

Panasonic GH4 vs Pentax K10D size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GH4 and K10D is 66 and 59 respectively.

Panasonic GH4 vs Pentax K10D top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH4 vs Pentax K10D Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements just by researching specifications. The graphic underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the GH4 and K10D.

To sum up, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GH4 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Panasonic GH4 will render more detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more recent GH4 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic GH4 vs Pentax K10D sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH4 vs Pentax K10D Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH4 vs Pentax K10D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GH4 Portrait photography information
Pentax K10D Portrait photography information
71
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
52
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview feature
low MP (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic GH4
Street photography with Pentax K10D
71
fully articulated screen
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
boasts touch focus
weather proofing
lighter than competition in class (560 grams)
very good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH4 Sports photography advice
Pentax K10D Sports photography advice
62
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
low MP (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic GH4
Travel photography with Pentax K10D
77
lighter than competition in class (560 grams)
weather proofing
boasts touch focus
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
49
environment proofing
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH4 Landscape photography details
Pentax K10D Landscape photography details
72
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
55
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no liveview feature
low MP (10MP)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH4 Vlogging details
Pentax K10D Vlogging details
71
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
provides face detect autofocus
good video quality (4096 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone port
lighter than competition in class (560 grams)
does not have image stabilization
9
can't record video
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Panasonic GH4 vs Pentax K10D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH4 and Pentax K10D
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4Pentax K10D
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 Pentax K10D
Category Pro Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Launched 2014-02-07 2006-12-15
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine IX -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 25600 1600
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 49 11
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF2
Amount of lenses 107 151
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.5"
Screen resolution 1,036k dot 210k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology OLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.67x 0.64x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 17.00 m (at ISO 200) -
Flash options Auto, auto/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync/redeye reduction, forced off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Auto Red Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (24p, 25p, 30p), 1920 x 1080 (24p, 25p, 30p, 50p, 60p), 1280 x 720 (24p, 25p, 30p), 640 x 480 (25p, 30p) -
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 None
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 560g (1.23 lb) 793g (1.75 lb)
Dimensions 133 x 93 x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 74 66
DXO Color Depth score 23.2 22.7
DXO Dynamic range score 12.8 11.6
DXO Low light score 791 522
Other
Battery life 500 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model DMW-BLF19 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs (single or three-shot)) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $1,500 $700