Panasonic GX1 vs Pentax K10D

The following is a in depth overview of the Panasonic GX1 vs Pentax K10D, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the GX1 (16MP) and K10D (10MP) and the GX1 (Four Thirds) and K10D (APS-C) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The GX1 was manufactured 5 years after the K10D which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GX1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K10D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the GX1 matches up against the K10D in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 and Pentax K10D. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic GX1 Gallery and Pentax K10D Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GX1 provides external dimensions of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") along with a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs) and the Pentax K10D has measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic GX1 vs Pentax K10D in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the GX1 versus the K10D.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the GX1 and K10D is 87 and 59 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over specifications. The picture here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX1 and K10D.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GX1 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Panasonic GX1 will offer you extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The younger GX1 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.