Panasonic GX8 vs Pentax RZ10

Lets take a closer look at the Panasonic GX8 versus Pentax RZ10, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the GX8 (20MP) and RZ10 (14MP) and the GX8 (Four Thirds) and RZ10 (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The GX8 was announced 4 years later than the RZ10 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GX8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax RZ10 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the GX8 matches up against the RZ10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 & Pentax Optio RZ10. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic GX8 Gallery & Pentax RZ10 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GX8 comes with outer measurements of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") with a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs) and the Pentax RZ10 has dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the GX8 and the RZ10.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the GX8 and RZ10 is 74 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specifications. The visual below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the GX8 and RZ10.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GX8 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic GX8 will offer you greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively. The newer GX8 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.