Panasonic GM5 vs Pentax Q10
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Panasonic GM5 vs Pentax Q10 Key Specs
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- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 211g - 99 x 60 x 36mm
- Revealed September 2014
- Replaced the Panasonic GM1
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Panasonic GM5 vs Pentax Q10 Overview
Here, we will be evaluating the Panasonic GM5 versus Pentax Q10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the GM5 (16MP) and Q10 (12MP) and the GM5 (Four Thirds) and Q10 (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe GM5 was brought out 2 years later than the Q10 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the GM5 scores vs the Q10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic GM5 vs Pentax Q10 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 and Pentax Q10. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic GM5 Gallery and Pentax Q10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GM5 over the Pentax Q10
GM5 | Q10 | |||
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Introduced | September 2014 | September 2012 | More recent by 25 months | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 460k | Clearer screen (+461k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Panasonic GM5
Q10 | GM5 |
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Common features in the Panasonic GM5 and Pentax Q10
GM5 | Q10 | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Panasonic GM5 vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GM5 has got outer measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 211 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q10 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic GM5 versus Pentax Q10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the GM5 against the Q10.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GM5 and Q10 is 91 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic GM5 vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The photograph here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the GM5 and Q10.
Plainly, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GM5 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic GM5 will deliver extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern GM5 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
Panasonic GM5 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic GM5 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 | Pentax Q10 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 | Pentax Q10 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2014-09-15 | 2012-09-10 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine | - |
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 | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
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 | 4592 x 3448 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax Q |
Total lenses | 107 | 8 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 921 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (optional) |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,166 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/500 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.8 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 7.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/2000 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 211g (0.47 pounds) | 200g (0.44 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 60 x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") | 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 66 | 49 |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.1 | 21.1 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.7 | 10.9 |
DXO Low light score | 721 | 183 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 photos | 270 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | DMW-BLH7 | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $966 | $350 |