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Panasonic GH4 vs Pentax Q10

Portability
66
Imaging
53
Features
88
Overall
67
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 front
 
Pentax Q10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
56
Overall
44

Panasonic GH4 vs Pentax Q10 Key Specs

Panasonic GH4
(Full Review)
  • 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
Pentax Q10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Launched September 2012
  • Earlier Model is Pentax Q
  • Updated by Pentax Q7
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH4 over the Pentax Q10

 GH4 Q10 
LaunchedFebruary 2014September 2012More recent by 18 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1036k460kSharper display (+576k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Panasonic GH4

 Q10 GH4 

Common features in the Panasonic GH4 and Pentax Q10

 GH4 Q10 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display size3"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).

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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.

Panasonic GH4 vs Pentax Q10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the GH4 and Q10 is 66 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic GH4 vs Pentax Q10 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic GH4 vs Pentax Q10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH4 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH4 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GH4 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax Q10 as a Portrait photography camera
71
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW files
48
has manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic GH4
Street photography with Pentax Q10
71
screen articulates fully
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
comes with touch to focus
environment proof
lighter than competitors in class (560 grams)
above average high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition (200 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH4 Sports photography info
Pentax Q10 Sports photography info
62
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
good megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
36
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with tracking autofocus
max fps low (5.0 frames per second)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (270 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH4 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax Q10 as a Travel photography camera
77
lighter than competitors in class (560 grams)
environment proof
comes with touch to focus
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
60
lighter than competition (200g)
flash built-in
not so great battery power (270 CIPA)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH4 Landscape photography info
Pentax Q10 Landscape photography info
72
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
54
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW files
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (270 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH4 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax Q10 as a Vlogging camera
71
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does have external mic socket
lighter than competitors in class (560g)
does not have image stabilization
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (200 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
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Panasonic GH4 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH4 and Pentax Q10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4Pentax Q10
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