Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax K-x
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Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax K-x Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax K-x Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 & Pentax K-x. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH10 Gallery & Pentax K-x Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Pentax K-x
FH10 | K-x | |||
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Released | January 2013 | December 2009 | More recent by 38 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-x over the Panasonic FH10
K-x | FH10 | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focus |
Common features in the Panasonic FH10 and Pentax K-x
FH10 | K-x | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent screen dimensions | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical 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.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.
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 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.
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Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax K-x Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 | Pentax K-x | |
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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 |