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Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax Q10

Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front
 
Pentax Q10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
56
Overall
44

Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax Q10 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
  • Introduced January 2013
Pentax Q10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Released September 2012
  • Superseded the Pentax Q
  • Refreshed by Pentax Q7
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Pentax Q10

 FH10 Q10 

Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Panasonic FH10

 Q10 FH10 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH10 and Pentax Q10

 FH10 Q10 
ReleasedJanuary 2013September 2012Similar generation
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax Q10 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FH10 and Q10 is 97 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax Q10 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH10 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax Q10 as a Portrait photography camera
30
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
48
you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Street photography information
Pentax Q10 Street photography information
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (103 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition (200g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Sports photography advice
Pentax Q10 Sports photography advice
41
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
36
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (270 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Travel photography highlights
Pentax Q10 Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than competition (103 grams)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
60
lighter than competition (200g)
built-in flash
terrible battery life (270 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH10
Landscape photography with Pentax Q10
39
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
54
you can focus manually
change lenses (Pentax Q mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (270 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Vlogging highlights
Pentax Q10 Vlogging highlights
31
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (103g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (200g)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
missing microphone support
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Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH10 and Pentax Q10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10Pentax Q10
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