Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax Q10
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Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax Q10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 204g - 99 x 55 x 30mm
- Released December 2013
- Later Model is Panasonic GM5
(Full Review)
Photography Glossary Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax Q10 Overview
Following is a in-depth review of the Panasonic GM1 and Pentax Q10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the GM1 (16MP) and Q10 (12MP) and the GM1 (Four Thirds) and Q10 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe GM1 was revealed 16 months after the Q10 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the GM1 scores against the Q10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GM1 over the Pentax Q10
| GM1 | Q10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | December 2013 |  | September 2012 | More modern by 16 months |
| Display resolution | 1036k |  | 460k | Crisper display (+576k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Panasonic GM1
| Q10 | GM1 |
|---|
Common features in the Panasonic GM1 and Pentax Q10
| GM1 | Q10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More exact focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic GM1 comes with physical dimensions of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the GM1 vs the Q10.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the GM1 and Q10 is 93 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by reading technical specs. The image below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the GM1 and Q10.
As you can tell, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GM1 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic GM1 will deliver more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer GM1 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.
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Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 | Pentax Q10 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Pentax |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 | Pentax Q10 |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Released | 2013-12-19 | 2012-09-10 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4592 x 3448 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | 23 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax Q |
| Total lenses | 107 | 8 |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 1,036k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display tech | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Optical (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/500 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
| Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
| Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m | 7.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | 1/50 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 24p), 1280 x 720p (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 204g (0.45 lb) | 200g (0.44 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 99 x 55 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") | 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 66 | 49 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 22.3 | 21.1 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.7 | 10.9 |
| DXO Low light rating | 660 | 183 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 230 shots | 270 shots |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | D-LI68 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at release | $750 | $350 |