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Panasonic GX850 vs Pentax RZ10

Portability
90
Imaging
55
Features
70
Overall
61
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Panasonic GX850 vs Pentax RZ10 Key Specs

Panasonic GX850
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 269g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
  • Introduced January 2017
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9
Pentax RZ10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
  • Released July 2011
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Panasonic GX850 vs Pentax RZ10 Overview

Here is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic GX850 versus Pentax RZ10, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the GX850 (16MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is very close but the GX850 (Four Thirds) and RZ10 (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The GX850 was launched 5 years later than the RZ10 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GX850 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax RZ10 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the GX850 grades against the RZ10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX850 over the Pentax RZ10

 GX850 RZ10 
ReleasedJanuary 2017July 2011Fresher by 67 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Panasonic GX850

 RZ10 GX850 

Common features in the Panasonic GX850 and Pentax RZ10

 GX850 RZ10 
Manually focus Very exact focusing

Panasonic GX850 vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic GX850 provides outer measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Pentax RZ10 has sizing of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic GX850 versus Pentax RZ10 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the GX850 and the RZ10.

Panasonic GX850 vs Pentax RZ10 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the GX850 and RZ10 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic GX850 vs Pentax RZ10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GX850 vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by viewing specs. The visual here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the GX850 and RZ10.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GX850 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic GX850 will render extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent GX850 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic GX850 vs Pentax RZ10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GX850 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GX850 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic GX850
Portrait photography with Pentax RZ10
66
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focus
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
35
focusing manually
good resolution (14MP)
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GX850 as a Street photography camera
Pentax RZ10 as a Street photography camera
80
screen tilts
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
comes with focus via touch
good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GX850 Sports photography highlights
Pentax RZ10 Sports photography highlights
52
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/500 seconds)
lack of image stabilization
low battery power (210 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (178 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic GX850
Travel photography with Pentax RZ10
79
comes with focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
low battery power (210 shots)
66
weather sealing
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
missing Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (178 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GX850 Landscape photography information
Pentax RZ10 Landscape photography information
71
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have low pass filter
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
low battery power (210 per charge)
43
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery pack (178 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GX850 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax RZ10 as a Vlogging camera
73
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
includes face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lack of image stabilization
does not have external mic jack
28
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
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Panasonic GX850 vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX850 and Pentax RZ10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850Pentax Optio RZ10
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 Pentax Optio RZ10
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9 -
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2017-01-04 2011-07-19
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4592 x 3448 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-280mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.2-5.9
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/500s 1/2000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m (at ISO 100) 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 20 Mbps, MP4, H.264 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 269g (0.59 lbs) 178g (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 73 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 586 not tested
Other
Battery life 210 photographs 178 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2, 10 sec, 3 images/10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage microSD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $548 $200