Panasonic GX8 vs Pentax K10D

In this article, we will be evaluating the Panasonic GX8 vs Pentax K10D, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the GX8 (20MP) and K10D (10MP) and the GX8 (Four Thirds) and K10D (APS-C) come with different sensor sizes.

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The GX8 was announced 8 years after the K10D which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GX8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K10D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the GX8 matches up versus the K10D for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 & Pentax K10D. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic GX8 Gallery & Pentax K10D Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic GX8 provides outer measurements of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs) whilst the Pentax K10D has specifications of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic GX8 vs Pentax K10D in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the GX8 and the K10D.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX8 and K10D is 74 and 59 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions just by viewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the GX8 and K10D.

As you can see, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GX8 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Panasonic GX8 will render more detail with its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer GX8 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.