Panasonic GX8 vs Pentax Q10

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic GX8 versus Pentax Q10, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the GX8 (20MP) and Q10 (12MP) and the GX8 (Four Thirds) and Q10 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The GX8 was launched 2 years later than the Q10 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the GX8 matches up against the Q10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 and Pentax Q10. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic GX8 Gallery and Pentax Q10 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GX8 features outside dimensions of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") along with a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs) and the Pentax Q10 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic GX8 versus Pentax Q10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the GX8 compared to the Q10.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX8 and Q10 is 74 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at specs. The graphic here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the GX8 and Q10.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GX8 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic GX8 will resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher GX8 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.