Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax Q7

Below is a in depth comparison of the Panasonic FH10 and Pentax Q7, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the FH10 (16MP) and Q7 (12MP) and the FH10 (1/2.3") and Q7 (1/1.7") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FH10 was revealed 7 months earlier than the Q7 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH10 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the FH10 grades vs the Q7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 and Pentax Q7. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FH10 Gallery and Pentax Q7 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH10 has 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) and the Pentax Q7 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FH10 and Pentax Q7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the FH10 and the Q7.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH10 and Q7 is 97 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specifications. The photograph here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FH10 and Q7.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FH10 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Panasonic FH10 will deliver greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos far more aggressively. The older FH10 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.