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Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax I-10

Portability
93
Imaging
53
Features
60
Overall
55
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 front
 
Pentax Optio I-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs

Panasonic GM1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 204g - 99 x 55 x 30mm
  • Announced December 2013
  • New Model is Panasonic GM5
Pentax I-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2010
Photography Glossary

Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax I-10 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax I-10, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the GM1 (16MP) and I-10 (12MP) and the GM1 (Four Thirds) and I-10 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The GM1 was released 3 years later than the I-10 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax I-10 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the GM1 grades against the I-10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GM1 over the Pentax I-10

 GM1 I-10 
AnnouncedDecember 2013January 2010More recent by 48 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1036k230kCrisper display (+806k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Panasonic GM1

 I-10 GM1 

Common features in the Panasonic GM1 and Pentax I-10

 GM1 I-10 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GM1 enjoys external dimensions of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Pentax I-10 has measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax I-10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the GM1 compared to the I-10.

Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax I-10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the GM1 and I-10 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax I-10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by looking through specifications. The visual underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the GM1 and I-10.

To sum up, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GM1 featuring a larger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Panasonic GM1 will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent GM1 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax I-10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GM1 Portrait photography information
Pentax I-10 Portrait photography information
65
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
can't use external flash
27
manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GM1 as a Street photography camera
Pentax I-10 as a Street photography camera
77
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
provides focus by touch
lighter than average (204 grams)
good high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GM1 Sports photography details
Pentax I-10 Sports photography details
48
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/500 seconds)
max fps low (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery power (230 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GM1 Travel photography info
Pentax I-10 Travel photography info
74
lighter than average (204 grams)
provides focus by touch
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
not so great battery power (230 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
57
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic GM1
Landscape photography with Pentax I-10
69
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery power (230 shots)
36
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GM1 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax I-10 as a Vlogging camera
35
has touchscreen
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (204 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
missing external microphone jack
28
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
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Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GM1 and Pentax I-10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1Pentax Optio I-10
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 Pentax Optio I-10
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-12-19 2010-01-25
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Prime
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4592 x 3448 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Total lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 1,036k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/50 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 24p), 1280 x 720p (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 204 grams (0.45 lbs) 153 grams (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 55 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 66 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 660 not tested
Other
Battery life 230 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $750 $310