Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax Q10
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Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax Q10 Key Specs
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- 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
- Introduced January 2013
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Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax Q10 Overview
The following is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic FH10 and Pentax Q10, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the FH10 (16MP) and Q10 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FH10 was announced 4 months after the Q10 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH10 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the FH10 scores versus the Q10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax Q10 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 and Pentax Q10. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FH10 Gallery and Pentax Q10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Pentax Q10
FH10 | Q10 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Panasonic FH10
Q10 | FH10 | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focus | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH10 and Pentax Q10
FH10 | Q10 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | September 2012 | Similar generation | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FH10 offers exterior dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Pentax Q10 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic FH10 and Pentax Q10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the FH10 compared to the Q10.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FH10 and Q10 is 97 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at specs. The picture underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FH10 and Q10.
All in all, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Panasonic FH10 to resolve more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots far more aggressively.
Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 | Pentax Q10 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 | Pentax Q10 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2013-01-07 | 2012-09-10 |
Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 25 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Pentax Q |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 8 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (optional) |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.40 m | 7.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/2000s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
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) | 200 gr (0.44 pounds) |
Dimensions | 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") | 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 49 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 21.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.9 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 183 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 260 photographs | 270 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $110 | $350 |