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Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax RZ10

Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax RZ10 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
  • Revealed January 2013
Pentax RZ10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax RZ10 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax RZ10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FH10 (16MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is fairly similar and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH10 was manufactured 18 months later than the RZ10 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the FH10 grades versus the RZ10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Pentax RZ10

 FH10 RZ10 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013July 2011Fresher by 18 months

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Panasonic FH10

 RZ10 FH10 
Manual focus More precise focusing

Common features in the Panasonic FH10 and Pentax RZ10

 FH10 RZ10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display size
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH10 enjoys physical dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Pentax RZ10 has measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the FH10 compared to the RZ10.

Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax RZ10 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH10 and RZ10 is 97 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax RZ10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specifications. The visual below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH10 and RZ10.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH10 to deliver more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern FH10 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax RZ10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH10 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax RZ10 as a Portrait photography camera
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
35
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Street photography details
Pentax RZ10 Street photography details
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (103 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Sports photography information
Pentax RZ10 Sports photography information
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (178 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH10 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax RZ10 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition (103 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
no Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (178 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax RZ10 Landscape photography highlights
39
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
43
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
environment proofing
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery power (178 shots)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Vlogging features
Pentax RZ10 Vlogging features
31
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (103 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
28
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
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Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH10 and Pentax RZ10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10Pentax Optio RZ10
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 Pentax Optio RZ10
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-07 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 103g (0.23 pounds) 178g (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 shots 178 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $110 $200