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Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax Q10

Portability
59
Imaging
60
Features
89
Overall
71
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 front
 
Pentax Q10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
56
Overall
44

Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax Q10 Key Specs

Panasonic GH5
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 725g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Released January 2017
  • Older Model is Panasonic GH4
  • Successor is Panasonic GH5 II
Pentax Q10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Launched September 2012
  • Older Model is Pentax Q
  • Successor is Pentax Q7
Photography Glossary

Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax Q10 Overview

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax Q10, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the GH5 (20MP) and Q10 (12MP) and the GH5 (Four Thirds) and Q10 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The GH5 was released 4 years later than the Q10 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GH5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the GH5 matches up versus the Q10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 over the Pentax Q10

 GH5 Q10 
LaunchedJanuary 2017September 2012Fresher by 53 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1620k460kCrisper screen (+1160k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Panasonic GH5

 Q10 GH5 

Common features in the Panasonic GH5 and Pentax Q10

 GH5 Q10 
Manual focus More precise focusing

Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic GH5 has physical measurements of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q10 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the GH5 versus the Q10.

Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax Q10 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GH5 and Q10 is 59 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax Q10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching specifications. The photograph below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the GH5 and Q10.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GH5 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic GH5 will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer GH5 provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax Q10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GH5 Portrait photography information
Pentax Q10 Portrait photography information
76
has manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW files
48
manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000s)
features face detect focus
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GH5 Street photography information
Pentax Q10 Street photography information
74
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
offers touch to focus
weather proofing
above average ISO range (25,600)
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition (200g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH5 Sports photography highlights
Pentax Q10 Sports photography highlights
68
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
not so great battery life (410 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
36
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features tracking focus
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (270 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH5 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax Q10 as a Travel photography camera
68
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
offers touch to focus
good MP (20MP)
display is selfie friendly
not so great battery life (410 shots)
60
lighter than competition (200g)
has built in flash
terrible battery power (270 CIPA)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH5 Landscape photography factors
Pentax Q10 Landscape photography factors
75
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
no anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
two card slots
not so great battery life (410 shots)
54
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (270 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH5 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax Q10 as a Vlogging camera
75
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
includes mic socket
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (200 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic port
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Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH5 and Pentax Q10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5Pentax Q10
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 Pentax Q10
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2017-01-04 2012-09-10
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine -
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 20MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 225 25
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Pentax Q
Total lenses 107 8
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,620 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 7.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Redeye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Redeye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Redeye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 725 gr (1.60 pounds) 200 gr (0.44 pounds)
Dimensions 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 77 49
DXO Color Depth rating 23.9 21.1
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.0 10.9
DXO Low light rating 807 183
Other
Battery life 410 photographs 270 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs; 10 secs w/3 shots) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Dual Single
Cost at launch $1,298 $350