Panasonic GH4 vs Pentax Q10

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.