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Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax K-x

Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front
 
Pentax K-x front
Portability
69
Imaging
52
Features
47
Overall
50

Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax K-x Key Specs

Panasonic FH10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 18mm
  • Released January 2013
Pentax K-x
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 580g - 123 x 92 x 68mm
  • Released December 2009
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Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax K-x Overview

Below is a extended assessment of the Panasonic FH10 versus Pentax K-x, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the FH10 (16MP) and K-x (12MP) and the FH10 (1/2.3") and K-x (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The FH10 was announced 3 years later than the K-x and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH10 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the FH10 grades vs the K-x with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Pentax K-x

 FH10 K-x 
ReleasedJanuary 2013December 2009More recent by 38 months

Reasons to pick Pentax K-x over the Panasonic FH10

 K-x FH10 
Manually focus Very exact focus

Common features in the Panasonic FH10 and Pentax K-x

 FH10 K-x 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax K-x Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH10 features exterior measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Pentax K-x has dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") with a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH10 versus Pentax K-x in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the FH10 against the K-x.

Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax K-x size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FH10 and K-x is 97 and 69 respectively.

Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax K-x top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax K-x Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by looking at specs. The visual below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FH10 and K-x.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FH10 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Panasonic FH10 will resolve greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer FH10 will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax K-x sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax K-x Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Portrait photography advice
Pentax K-x Portrait photography advice
30
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
63
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Street photography highlights
Pentax K-x Street photography highlights
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (103g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Sports photography highlights
Pentax K-x Sports photography highlights
41
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
features tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
61
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery life (1,900 per charge)
has phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Travel photography information
Pentax K-x Travel photography information
69
lighter than others in class (103g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
54
better than average battery life (1,900 per charge)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Landscape photography factors
Pentax K-x Landscape photography factors
39
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
61
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (1,900 CIPA)
tiny screen (2.7")
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH10
Vlogging with Pentax K-x
31
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (103g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect autofocus
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
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Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax K-x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH10 and Pentax K-x
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10Pentax K-x
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 Pentax K-x
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2013-01-07 2009-12-23
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Prime
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 2848
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Highest enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Total lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 16.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear curtain, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 416 (24 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 103 gr (0.23 pounds) 580 gr (1.28 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 123 x 92 x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 72
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 811
Other
Battery life 260 images 1900 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $110 $600