• 4/3 224.9mm2
  • 12.1 megapixels
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  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 12.4 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 6400

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Differences

Panasonic G10 advantages over Pentax Q10

  • Lens selection
    Excellent vs Limited
    Better lens selection gives you more options
  • Larger sensor
    4/3 vs 1/2.3 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 4.33 vs 1.54 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Higher effective ISO
    411 vs 183 iso
    Take photos in low light with less noise
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 380 vs 250 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Longer exposure
    60 vs 30 sec
    Long exposures for night shots

Pentax Q10 advantages over Panasonic G10

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Thinner
    33 mm vs 74 mm
    Thinner
  • Higher max flash sync
    1/2000 vs 1/160 sec
    Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
  • Lighter weight
    296g vs 558g
    Lighter weight
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • Faster shutter
    1/8000 vs 1/4000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Both provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Bulb shutter
    Both provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Top deck display
    Neither provide
    Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Dual card slots
    Neither provide
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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Compared to Panasonic G2

Panasonic G10
Panasonic G2
  • $600
  • 4/3
  • Less expensive
  • $800
  • 4/3
  • Tiltable Screen
  • Higher effective ISO

Compare Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic G2

Pentax Q10
Panasonic G2
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $800
  • 4/3
  • Lens selection
  • Larger sensor

Compare Pentax Q10 vs Panasonic G2

Compared to Pentax Q

Panasonic G10
Pentax Q
  • $600
  • 4/3
  • Lens selection
  • Larger sensor
  • $695
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Thinner

Compare Panasonic G10 vs Pentax Q

Pentax Q10
Pentax Q
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $695
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Pentax Q10 vs Pentax Q

Compared to Panasonic G5

Panasonic G10
Panasonic G5
  • $600
  • 4/3
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels
  • $500
  • 4/3
  • Touchscreen
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic G5

Pentax Q10
Panasonic G5
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $500
  • 4/3
  • Lens selection
  • Larger sensor

Compare Pentax Q10 vs Panasonic G5

Compared to Panasonic G6

Panasonic G10
Panasonic G6
  • $600
  • 4/3
  • Bigger pixels
  • $399
  • 4/3
  • Focus peaking
  • Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic G6

Pentax Q10
Panasonic G6
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Thinner
  • $399
  • 4/3
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Lens selection

Compare Pentax Q10 vs Panasonic G6

Compared to Pentax Q7

Panasonic G10
Pentax Q7
  • $600
  • 4/3
  • Lens selection
  • Larger sensor
  • $380
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Focus peaking

Compare Panasonic G10 vs Pentax Q7

Pentax Q10
Pentax Q7
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $380
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Focus peaking

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