Panasonic GX850 vs Pentax Q10

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 & Pentax Q10. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic GX850 Gallery & Pentax Q10 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.