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Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax K-5 IIs

Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front
 
Pentax K-5 IIs front
Portability
60
Imaging
58
Features
83
Overall
68

Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax K-5 IIs 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
  • Launched January 2013
Pentax K-5 IIs
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Announced June 2013
  • Succeeded the Pentax K-5
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Panasonic FH10 versus Pentax K-5 IIs, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FH10 (16MP) and the K-5 IIs (16MP) is fairly similar but the FH10 (1/2.3") and K-5 IIs (APS-C) provide different sensor sizes.

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The FH10 was announced 4 months before the K-5 IIs so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH10 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-5 IIs being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the FH10 matches up vs the K-5 IIs in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Pentax K-5 IIs

 FH10 K-5 IIs 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 IIs over the Panasonic FH10

 K-5 IIs FH10 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH10 and Pentax K-5 IIs

 FH10 K-5 IIs 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013June 2013Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH10 comes with outer 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) and the Pentax K-5 IIs has sizing of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FH10 versus Pentax K-5 IIs in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the FH10 against the K-5 IIs.

Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax K-5 IIs size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH10 and K-5 IIs is 97 and 60 respectively.

Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax K-5 IIs top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specifications. The image below might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH10 and K-5 IIs.

Plainly, each of these cameras have the same megapixel count but different sensor dimensions. The FH10 comes with the tinier sensor which should make obtaining shallow DOF more challenging.

Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax K-5 IIs sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH10 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K-5 IIs as a Portrait photography camera
30
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
74
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH10 as a Street photography camera
Pentax K-5 IIs as a Street photography camera
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (103 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH10 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K-5 IIs as a Sports photography camera
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
79
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Travel photography advice
Pentax K-5 IIs Travel photography advice
69
lighter than competition in class (103 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
65
environment proofing
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH10
Landscape photography with Pentax K-5 IIs
39
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
79
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Vlogging advice
Pentax K-5 IIs Vlogging advice
31
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (103g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes mic port
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH10 and Pentax K-5 IIs
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10Pentax K-5 IIs
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 Pentax K-5 IIs
Class Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Launched 2013-01-07 2013-06-04
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Prime II
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4928 x 3264
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Available lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT LCD TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.61x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 103 grams (0.23 pounds) 760 grams (1.68 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 82
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 1208
Other
Battery life 260 pictures 980 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $110 $749