Panasonic GH4 vs Pentax I-10

Below, we will be reviewing the Panasonic GH4 and Pentax I-10, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the GH4 (16MP) and I-10 (12MP) and the GH4 (Four Thirds) and I-10 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The GH4 was launched 4 years later than the I-10 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GH4 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax I-10 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the GH4 grades vs the I-10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 and Pentax Optio I-10. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic GH4 Gallery and Pentax I-10 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GH4 provides outside measurements of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs) whilst the Pentax I-10 has measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic GH4 and Pentax I-10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the GH4 vs the I-10.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the GH4 and I-10 is 66 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking technical specs. The photograph here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the GH4 and I-10.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GH4 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic GH4 will resolve more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots much more aggressively. The newer GH4 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.