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Panasonic GH4 vs Pentax RZ10

Portability
66
Imaging
53
Features
88
Overall
67
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Panasonic GH4 vs Pentax RZ10 Key Specs

Panasonic GH4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 560g - 133 x 93 x 84mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Old Model is Panasonic GH3
  • Later Model is Panasonic GH5
Pentax RZ10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Panasonic GH4 vs Pentax RZ10 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Panasonic GH4 versus Pentax RZ10, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the GH4 (16MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the GH4 (Four Thirds) and RZ10 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The GH4 was released 2 years later than the RZ10 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GH4 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax RZ10 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the GH4 scores vs the RZ10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH4 over the Pentax RZ10

 GH4 RZ10 
LaunchedFebruary 2014July 2011Fresher by 32 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1036k230kCrisper screen (+806k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Panasonic GH4

 RZ10 GH4 

Common features in the Panasonic GH4 and Pentax RZ10

 GH4 RZ10 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Panasonic GH4 vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic GH4 provides exterior dimensions of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs) while the Pentax RZ10 has specifications of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic GH4 versus Pentax RZ10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the GH4 versus the RZ10.

Panasonic GH4 vs Pentax RZ10 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GH4 and RZ10 is 66 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic GH4 vs Pentax RZ10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH4 vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the GH4 and RZ10.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GH4 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic GH4 will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer GH4 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic GH4 vs Pentax RZ10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH4 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH4 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic GH4
Portrait photography with Pentax RZ10
71
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
35
focusing manually
good megapixels (14MP)
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GH4 as a Street photography camera
Pentax RZ10 as a Street photography camera
71
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
environment proof
lighter than others (560g)
great ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH4 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax RZ10 as a Sports photography camera
62
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (178 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH4 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax RZ10 as a Travel photography camera
77
lighter than others (560 grams)
environment proof
boasts focus by touch
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
66
environment proofing
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low battery (178 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH4 Landscape photography factors
Pentax RZ10 Landscape photography factors
72
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
43
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
environment proofing
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery (178 per charge)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH4 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax RZ10 as a Vlogging camera
71
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
comes with face detect autofocus
great video quality (4096 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone support
lighter than others (560g)
does not have image stabilization
28
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
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Panasonic GH4 vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH4 and Pentax RZ10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4Pentax Optio RZ10
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 Pentax Optio RZ10
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-02-07 2011-07-19
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine IX -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-280mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.2-5.9
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 1,036 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech OLED TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.67x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 12.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 17.00 m (at ISO 200) 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, auto/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync/redeye reduction, forced off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 560 gr (1.23 lbs) 178 gr (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 133 x 93 x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 74 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 791 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 photographs 178 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DMW-BLF19 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs (single or three-shot)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $1,500 $200