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Panasonic GX850 vs Pentax Q10

Portability
90
Imaging
55
Features
70
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 front
 
Pentax Q10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
56
Overall
44

Panasonic GX850 vs Pentax Q10 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
  • Revealed January 2017
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9
Pentax Q10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Introduced September 2012
  • Older Model is Pentax Q
  • Successor is Pentax Q7
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Panasonic GX850 vs Pentax Q10 Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Panasonic GX850 versus Pentax Q10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the GX850 (16MP) and Q10 (12MP) and the GX850 (Four Thirds) and Q10 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The GX850 was released 4 years later than the Q10 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the GX850 matches up against the Q10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX850 over the Pentax Q10

 GX850 Q10 
IntroducedJanuary 2017September 2012Fresher by 53 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k460kClearer screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Panasonic GX850

 Q10 GX850 

Common features in the Panasonic GX850 and Pentax Q10

 GX850 Q10 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement

Panasonic GX850 vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GX850 enjoys outside dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Pentax Q10 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic GX850 versus Pentax Q10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the GX850 vs the Q10.

Panasonic GX850 vs Pentax Q10 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX850 and Q10 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic GX850 vs Pentax Q10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GX850 vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over technical specs. The photograph below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the GX850 and Q10.

As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GX850 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic GX850 will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent GX850 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Panasonic GX850 vs Pentax Q10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GX850 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GX850 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GX850 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax Q10 Portrait photography highlights
66
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
48
has manual focus
high flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GX850 as a Street photography camera
Pentax Q10 as a Street photography camera
80
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
supports focus via touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW formats
lighter than average in class (200 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic GX850
Sports photography with Pentax Q10
52
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/500 seconds)
no image stabilization
not so great battery (210 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
36
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (270 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GX850 Travel photography advice
Pentax Q10 Travel photography advice
79
supports focus via touch
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
not so great battery (210 CIPA)
60
lighter than average in class (200g)
flash built-in
terrible battery pack (270 per charge)
low MP (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GX850 Landscape photography info
Pentax Q10 Landscape photography info
71
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
not so great battery (210 shots)
54
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax Q mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (270 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GX850 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax Q10 as a Vlogging camera
73
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
no image stabilization
no microphone socket
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (200 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have microphone jack
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Panasonic GX850 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX850 and Pentax Q10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850Pentax Q10
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 Pentax Q10
Also called as Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9 -
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2017-01-04 2012-09-10
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 surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4592 x 3448 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 49 25
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Pentax Q
Total lenses 107 8
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/500 secs 1/8000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (at ISO 100) 7.00 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, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 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 269g (0.59 lbs) 200g (0.44 lbs)
Dimensions 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 73 49
DXO Color Depth rating 23.2 21.1
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.3 10.9
DXO Low light rating 586 183
Other
Battery life 210 images 270 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2, 10 sec, 3 images/10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media microSD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $548 $350