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Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax K-1 II

Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front
 
Pentax K-1 Mark II front
Portability
55
Imaging
77
Features
82
Overall
79

Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax K-1 II Key Specs

Panasonic FH10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Pentax K-1 II
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 819200
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF4 Mount
  • 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
  • Released February 2018
  • Replaced the Pentax K-1
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Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax K-1 II Overview

Here is a complete overview of the Panasonic FH10 versus Pentax K-1 II, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the FH10 (16MP) and K-1 II (36MP) and the FH10 (1/2.3") and K-1 II (Full frame) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The FH10 was launched 6 years prior to the K-1 II and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH10 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-1 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the FH10 scores against the K-1 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Pentax K-1 II

 FH10 K-1 II 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 II over the Panasonic FH10

 K-1 II FH10 
ReleasedFebruary 2018January 2013Fresher by 62 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1037k230kSharper display (+807k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH10 and Pentax K-1 II

 FH10 K-1 II 
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax K-1 II Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you should consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH10 features physical measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-1 II has sizing of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") having a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the FH10 against the K-1 II.

Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax K-1 II size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH10 and K-1 II is 97 and 55 respectively.

Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax K-1 II top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax K-1 II Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by reading a spec sheet. The graphic below may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH10 and K-1 II.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FH10 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Pentax K-1 II will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 20 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively. The older FH10 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax K-1 II sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax K-1 II Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax K-1 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH10 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K-1 II as a Portrait photography camera
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
86
manual focus
resolution is amazing (36 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Street photography factors
Pentax K-1 II Street photography factors
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (103 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
70
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
great high ISO (819,200)
more heavy than competition in class (1,010 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH10 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K-1 II as a Sports photography camera
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
77
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is amazing (36 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
max fps very slow (4.4 fps)
terrible battery power (670 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH10 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-1 II as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition in class (103 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
53
environment sealing
resolution is amazing (36 megapixels)
terrible battery power (670 CIPA)
more heavy than competition in class (1,010g)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Landscape photography factors
Pentax K-1 II Landscape photography factors
39
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
82
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF4 mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is amazing (36MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (819,200)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
2 card slots
terrible battery power (670 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH10
Vlogging with Pentax K-1 II
31
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (103g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
32
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone support
display isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than competition in class (1,010 grams)
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Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax K-1 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH10 and Pentax K-1 II
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10Pentax K-1 Mark II
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 Pentax K-1 Mark II
Category Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2013-01-07 2018-02-22
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - PRIME IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 36 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 7360 x 4912
Maximum native ISO 6400 819200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 33
Cross focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax KAF4
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Total lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 2.7" 3.2"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 4.4fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.40 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 103 gr (0.23 lb) 1010 gr (2.23 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 pictures 670 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Card slots 1 Dual
Cost at launch $110 $1,737