Panasonic GH4 vs Pentax K10D

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 & Pentax K10D. The full galleries are available at Panasonic GH4 Gallery & Pentax K10D Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.