Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax RZ10

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 and Pentax Optio RZ10. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FH10 Gallery and Pentax RZ10 Gallery.

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.

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

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.