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Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax Q

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
 
Pentax Q front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
47
Overall
40

Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax Q Key Specs

Panasonic FH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS10
Pentax Q
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 180g - 98 x 57 x 31mm
  • Introduced June 2011
  • Replacement is Pentax Q10
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Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax Q Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Panasonic FH1 versus Pentax Q, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FH1 (12MP) and the Q (12MP) is fairly similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH1 was brought out 17 months prior to the Q making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH1 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the FH1 grades versus the Q with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Pentax Q

 FH1 Q 

Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Panasonic FH1

 Q FH1 
IntroducedJune 2011January 2010More recent by 17 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH1 and Pentax Q

 FH1 Q 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax Q Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FH1 has got exterior dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Pentax Q has specifications of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") along with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the FH1 and the Q.

Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax Q size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FH1 and Q is 95 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax Q top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax Q Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH1 and Q.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP so you can expect similar quality of photographs however you should really consider the age of the products into consideration. The older FH1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax Q sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax Q Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax Q Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH1 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax Q as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
45
focusing manually
above average flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
delivers RAW formats
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Street photography information
Pentax Q Street photography information
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
69
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than average in class (180 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH1 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax Q as a Sports photography camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
32
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (230 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Travel photography details
Pentax Q Travel photography details
58
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
57
lighter than average in class (180g)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
low battery life (230 CIPA)
resolution not great (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH1 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax Q as a Landscape photography camera
32
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
51
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW formats
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (230 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Vlogging information
Pentax Q Vlogging information
29
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (180 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of external mic jack
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Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax Q Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH1 and Pentax Q
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1Pentax Q
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 Pentax Q
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS10 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2010-01-06 2011-06-23
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Number of lenses - 8
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.80 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 163 gr (0.36 lb) 180 gr (0.40 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 98 x 57 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 47
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 189
Other
Battery life - 230 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $150 $695