Panasonic GX85 vs Pentax I-10

Below, we are analyzing the Panasonic GX85 versus Pentax I-10, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the GX85 (16MP) and I-10 (12MP) and the GX85 (Four Thirds) and I-10 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The GX85 was revealed 6 years after the I-10 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GX85 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax I-10 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the GX85 grades against the I-10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 & Pentax Optio I-10. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic GX85 Gallery & Pentax I-10 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GX85 comes with external measurements of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Pentax I-10 has measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the GX85 vs the I-10.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the GX85 and I-10 is 83 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The pic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the GX85 and I-10.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GX85 having a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Panasonic GX85 will deliver more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The more modern GX85 will have a benefit in sensor tech.