Panasonic GX7 vs Pentax I-10

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Panasonic GX7 vs Pentax I-10, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the GX7 (16MP) and I-10 (12MP) and the GX7 (Four Thirds) and I-10 (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The GX7 was introduced 3 years after the I-10 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GX7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax I-10 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the GX7 grades against the I-10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 & Pentax Optio I-10. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic GX7 Gallery & Pentax I-10 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic GX7 has physical measurements of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Pentax I-10 has specifications of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic GX7 vs Pentax I-10 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the GX7 against the I-10.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX7 and I-10 is 81 and 93 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by viewing technical specs. The pic underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the GX7 and I-10.

As you can tell, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GX7 having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic GX7 will provide you with more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively. The fresher GX7 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.