Panasonic G10 vs Pentax K-500 Specifications

4/3 224.9mm²
12.1 megapixels

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APS-C 372.1mm²
16.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 51,200

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Detailed specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10
Pentax K-500

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General
Model Number:	G10	K-500
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	Compact System Camera	SLR
Currently Manufactured:	No	No
Retail Price:	$599.95	$599.95
Street Price:		$596.95
Date Available:	2010-05-30	2013-07-15
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	19.7 oz (558 g) includes batteries, kit lens	30.1 oz (852 g) includes batteries, kit lens
Size:	4.9 x 3.3 x 2.9 in. (124 x 84 x 74 mm)	5.1 x 3.8 x 2.8 in. (130 x 97 x 71 mm)
Waterproof:	No	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	N-MOS	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:	Panasonic	Sony
Effective Megapixels:	12.1	16.3
Sensor Format:	4/3	APS-C
Sensor size:	224.9mm² (17.30mm x 13.00mm)	372.09mm² (23.70mm x 15.70mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	4.33 microns	4.81 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	2.0x	1.5x
Aspect Ratio:	4:3, 3:2	3:2
Color Filter Type:	RGBG	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:	Fixed	Fixed
Self-Cleaning:	Yes	Yes
Sensor shift image stabilization:	No	Yes
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No	No
DxO Sensor Score:	52	79
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):	21.2	23.7
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):	10.1	13.1
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):	411	1,087
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	4000 x 3000 (12.0 MP, 4:3), 4000 x 2672 (10.7 MP, 3:2), 4000 x 2248 (9.0 MP, 16:9), 2816 x 2112 (5.9 MP, 4:3), 2816 x 1880 (5.3 MP, 3:2), 2816 x 1584 (4.5 MP, 16:9), 2992 x 2992 (9.0 MP, 1:1), 2112 x 2112 (4.5 MP, 1:1), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1360 (2.8 MP, Other), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1504 x 1504 (2.3 MP, 1:1)	4928 x 3264 (16.1 MP, Other), 4224 x 2816 (11.9 MP, 3:2), 3456 x 2304 (8.0 MP, 3:2), 2688 x 1792 (4.8 MP, 3:2)
Image File Format:	JPEG (EXIF v2.21), RAW, RAW + JPEG	JPEG (EXIF 2.3), 12-bit RAW (.DNG), RAW+JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second:	n/a	6.0
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1280x720 (30) 848x480 (30) 640x480 (30) 320x240 (30)	1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p) 1280x720 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p) 640x480 (30p/25p/24p)
Movie File Format:	Motion JPEG	MOV MPEG-4 AVC (H.264) with monaural audio
Composite Video Out:	Yes	Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	Yes	Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	No	No
HD Video Out:	Yes	No
HD Video Connection:	HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	Micro Four Thirds	Pentax K (KA/KAF/KAF2/3)
Lens:	Panasonic 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH Lumix G VARIO MEGA O.I.S	smc PENTAX-DA L 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL; 11 elements in 8 groups, 6 bladed diaphragm
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	28 - 84mm	27 - 83mm
Focal Length (actual):	14 - 42mm	18 - 55mm
Zoom Ratio:	3.00x	3.06x
Aperture Range:	f/3.5 - 22 (wide) / f.5.6 - 22 (tele)	f/3.5 - f/22 (wide) / f/5.6 - f/38 (tele)
Integrated ND Filter:	No	No
Normal Focus Range:	30 cm to Infinity 11.8 in to Infinity	25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:
Filter Thread:	52.0mm	52.0mm
Thread Type:	n/a	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	Yes	No
Digital Zoom:	Yes	No
Digital Zoom Values:	2x or 4x	n/a
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	Contrast Detection: Face Detect, AF Tracking, 23-area, 1 area	Phase Detect:: SAFOX IXi+, 11 point (9 cross type focus point in the center), with light wavelength sensor and diffraction lens; Live View: Contrast detection AF (face detection, tracking, select, spot)
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	EVF / LCD	Optical / LCD
Viewfinder Type:	EVF; 202K dots eq., 1.04x mag., 17.5mm eyepoint, -4 to +4 diopter	SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.92x mag., -2.5 to +1.5 diopter, 21.7mm eyepoint (from view window), Natural-Bright-Matte III focusing screen (interchangeable)
Focus Peaking:	No	Yes
EVF Resolution:		n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):	0.52x	0.61x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):	1.04x	0.92x
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	3.0	3.0
Rear Display Resolution:	460,000 dots	921,600 dots (307,200 px)
Touchscreen:	No	No
Articulating Screen:	No	No
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No	No
Selfie Screen:	No	No
Max Playback Zoom:	16.0x	16.0x
Top Deck Display:	No	No

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):		51200
Minimum ISO (native):		100
ISO Settings:	Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, Intelligent ISO	Auto, 100-51200 (1, 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps)
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Halogen, Flash, White Set 1, White Set 2, Color Temperature Setting (2,500-10,000K in 100K steps)	Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent (D, N, W, L), Tungsten, Flash, CTE, 3 Manual and 3 Kelvin temperature presets
Shutter Speed Range:	1/4000 - 60 sec	1/6000 - 30 sec
Bulb Mode:	Yes	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	144-zone Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, Spot	TTL open-aperture: 77-segment, Center-weighted, Spot
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	Portrait (Normal/Soft Skin/Outdoor/Indoor/Creative), Scenery (Normal/Nature/Architecture/Creative), Sports (Normal/Outdoor/Indoor/Creative), Close-up (Flower/Food/Objects/Creative), Night Portrait (Night Portrait/Night Scenery/Illuminations/Creative), SCN (Sunset/Party/Baby 1,2/Pet/Periph. Defocus)	Sensitivity Priority, Shutter and Aperture Priority, Scene (Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Moving Object, Night Scene Portrait, Sunset, Blue Sky, Forest, Night Scene, Night Scene HDR, Night Snap, Food, Pet, Kids, Surf & Snow, Backlight Silhouette, Candlelight, Stage Lighting, Museum, JPEG only); Extract Color, Toy Camera, Retro, High Contrast, Shading, Invert Color, Color; Dynamic range adjustment (Highlight, Shadow); HDR: Auto, HDR 1, HDR 2, HDR 3
Self Timer:	2, 10, 10 (3 images) seconds	2 or 12 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):		Yes
High Resolution Composite:	No	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes	Yes
Flash Modes:	Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off	P-TTL: On, Redeye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync + Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	11.0 m / 36.1 ft.	12.0 m / 39.4 ft.
Flash Range Description:	Lens dependent	Depends on lens
Max Flash Sync:	1/160	1/180
Flash Exposure Compensation:	+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps	-2 to +1 EV in 0.5EV steps
External Flash Connection:	Hot Shoe	Hot Shoe
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:		Full TTL exposure
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC / SDXC	SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	No	No
RAW Capture Support:	Yes	Yes
Uncompressed Format:	RAW, RAW + JPEG	12-bit RAW (.DNG), RAW+JPEG
Movie File Format:	Motion JPEG	MOV MPEG-4 AVC (H.264) with monaural audio
Included Memory:	No memory included	No memory included
Included Memory Type:
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	No	No
NFC:	No	No
Bluetooth:	No	No
Built-In GPS:	No	No
Microphone Jack:	No	No
Headphone Jack:	No	No
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed	USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes	No
DPOF Compliant:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control Type:	Optional DMW-RSL1 cable remote	Optional Wired or IR
Connections (extended):	Wired remote socket, combined AV/USB connector, mini HDMI (Type-C)	Wired remote port

Performance Timing
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Camera penalizes early shutter press?
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):		6.0
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):		30
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):
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Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):	380 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):		710 shots (Lithium AA)
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary H-FS014042 7.2v 1250mAh	4 x AA or proprietary D--LI109 Lithion-ion
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable	AA (Alkaline, NiMH, Lithium) or optional D-LI109 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable	4 x AA Lithium disposables
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes	No
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:
Internal Charging Supported:
Software
Included Software:	PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.0, SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.1 SE, QuickTime, USB Driver	Software CDROM (SILKYPIX Developer Studio for PENTAX included)
OS Compatibility:
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	720p HD Movies (Motion JPEG), Mini HDMI Type-C Connector.	Entry-level model: Similar to K-50 in IQ and performance, but not weather sealed, comes with 4 Energizer lithium AAs, and only available in black.