Panasonic GH4 vs Pentax Q10
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Panasonic GH4 vs Pentax Q10 Key Specs
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- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 560g - 133 x 93 x 84mm
- Released February 2014
- Replaced the Panasonic GH3
- Replacement is Panasonic GH5
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Panasonic GH4 vs Pentax Q10 Overview
Let's look more in depth at the Panasonic GH4 vs Pentax Q10, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the GH4 (16MP) and Q10 (12MP) and the GH4 (Four Thirds) and Q10 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe GH4 was launched 18 months later than the Q10 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GH4 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the GH4 grades versus the Q10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic GH4 vs Pentax Q10 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 and Pentax Q10. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic GH4 Gallery and Pentax Q10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH4 over the Pentax Q10
GH4 | Q10 | |||
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Launched | February 2014 | September 2012 | More recent by 18 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1036k | 460k | Sharper display (+576k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Panasonic GH4
Q10 | GH4 |
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Common features in the Panasonic GH4 and Pentax Q10
GH4 | Q10 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurement |
Panasonic GH4 vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GH4 enjoys exterior dimensions of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") having a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q10 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic GH4 vs Pentax Q10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the GH4 against the Q10.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the GH4 and Q10 is 66 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic GH4 vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the GH4 and Q10.
Clearly, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GH4 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic GH4 will show extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher GH4 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
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Panasonic GH4 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 | Pentax Q10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 | Pentax Q10 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2014-02-07 | 2012-09-10 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine IX | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax Q |
Number of lenses | 107 | 8 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 1,036 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | OLED | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (optional) |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.67x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 12.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 17.00 m (at ISO 200) | 7.00 m |
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, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/250 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 560 grams (1.23 lbs) | 200 grams (0.44 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 133 x 93 x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") | 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 74 | 49 |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.2 | 21.1 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.8 | 10.9 |
DXO Low light score | 791 | 183 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 500 photographs | 270 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | DMW-BLF19 | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs (single or three-shot)) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $1,500 | $350 |