Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax K10D

Here, we will be contrasting the Panasonic GM1 versus Pentax K10D, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the GM1 (16MP) and K10D (10MP) and the GM1 (Four Thirds) and K10D (APS-C) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GM1 was introduced 7 years later than the K10D and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K10D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the GM1 scores vs the K10D with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 & Pentax K10D. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic GM1 Gallery & Pentax K10D Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GM1 has got external dimensions of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") having a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Pentax K10D has dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic GM1 versus Pentax K10D in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the GM1 vs the K10D.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GM1 and K10D is 93 and 59 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the GM1 and K10D.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GM1 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Panasonic GM1 will give greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger GM1 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.