Panasonic GX7 vs Pentax RZ10

Following is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic GX7 versus Pentax RZ10, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the GX7 (16MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is very close but the GX7 (Four Thirds) and RZ10 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.

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The GX7 was announced 2 years after the RZ10 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GX7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax RZ10 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the GX7 grades against the RZ10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic GX7 offers outer dimensions of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Pentax RZ10 has sizing of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the GX7 vs the RZ10.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the GX7 and RZ10 is 81 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX7 and RZ10.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GX7 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic GX7 will render greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The newer GX7 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.