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Panasonic GX8 vs Pentax Q

Portability
74
Imaging
59
Features
84
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 front
 
Pentax Q front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
47
Overall
40

Panasonic GX8 vs Pentax Q Key Specs

Panasonic GX8
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 487g - 133 x 78 x 63mm
  • Introduced July 2015
  • Succeeded the Panasonic GX7
Pentax Q
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 180g - 98 x 57 x 31mm
  • Announced June 2011
  • Updated by Pentax Q10
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Panasonic GX8 vs Pentax Q Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Panasonic GX8 and Pentax Q, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the GX8 (20MP) and Q (12MP) and the GX8 (Four Thirds) and Q (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The GX8 was unveiled 4 years later than the Q and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the GX8 grades vs the Q with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX8 over the Pentax Q

 GX8 Q 
AnnouncedJuly 2015June 2011Fresher by 50 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Panasonic GX8

 Q GX8 

Common features in the Panasonic GX8 and Pentax Q

 GX8 Q 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions

Panasonic GX8 vs Pentax Q Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GX8 has got outer dimensions of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") and a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs) and the Pentax Q has proportions of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the GX8 against the Q.

Panasonic GX8 vs Pentax Q size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the GX8 and Q is 74 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic GX8 vs Pentax Q top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GX8 vs Pentax Q Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by going through specs. The graphic here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the GX8 and Q.

All in all, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GX8 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic GX8 will produce greater detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer GX8 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic GX8 vs Pentax Q sensor size comparison

Panasonic GX8 vs Pentax Q Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GX8 vs Pentax Q Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GX8 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax Q as a Portrait photography camera
75
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
45
focusing manually
high flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
saves RAW formats
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic GX8
Street photography with Pentax Q
80
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
provides focus by touch
weather sealing
very good high ISO (25,600)
69
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW formats
lighter than average in class (180g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GX8 Sports photography details
Pentax Q Sports photography details
68
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
terrible battery power (330 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
32
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery (230 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GX8 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax Q as a Travel photography camera
73
weather sealing
provides focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
terrible battery power (330 CIPA)
57
lighter than average in class (180g)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
bad battery (230 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GX8 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax Q Landscape photography highlights
76
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
terrible battery power (330 shots)
51
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW formats
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery (230 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GX8 Vlogging information
Pentax Q Vlogging information
81
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic port
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (180g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone jack
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Panasonic GX8 vs Pentax Q Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX8 and Pentax Q
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8Pentax Q
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 Pentax Q
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2015-07-16 2011-06-23
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 125
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 49 25
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Pentax Q
Total lenses 107 8
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 487 gr (1.07 lbs) 180 gr (0.40 lbs)
Physical dimensions 133 x 78 x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") 98 x 57 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 75 47
DXO Color Depth rating 23.5 20.2
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.6 11.1
DXO Low light rating 806 189
Other
Battery life 330 pictures 230 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI68
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $898 $695