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Panasonic FH2 vs Pentax RZ10

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Panasonic FH2 vs Pentax RZ10 Key Specs

Panasonic FH2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS16
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
  • Revealed July 2011
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Panasonic FH2 vs Pentax RZ10 Overview

The following is a complete analysis of the Panasonic FH2 versus Pentax RZ10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FH2 (14MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH2 was unveiled 6 months earlier than the RZ10 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the FH2 matches up vs the RZ10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Pentax RZ10

 FH2 RZ10 

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Panasonic FH2

 RZ10 FH2 
Focus manually Very precise focus

Common features in the Panasonic FH2 and Pentax RZ10

 FH2 RZ10 
RevealedJanuary 2011July 2011Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Panasonic FH2 vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH2 has got exterior measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Pentax RZ10 has proportions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH2 versus Pentax RZ10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the FH2 versus the RZ10.

Panasonic FH2 vs Pentax RZ10 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FH2 and RZ10 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FH2 vs Pentax RZ10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH2 vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking a spec sheet. The pic underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH2 and RZ10.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of images although you have to factor the release date of the products into consideration.

Panasonic FH2 vs Pentax RZ10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH2 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH2 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Portrait photography advice
Pentax RZ10 Portrait photography advice
33
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
35
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH2 as a Street photography camera
Pentax RZ10 as a Street photography camera
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Sports photography highlights
Pentax RZ10 Sports photography highlights
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery pack (270 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (178 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Travel photography features
Pentax RZ10 Travel photography features
72
good battery pack (270 shots)
lighter than competition in class (121g)
has touch to focus
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
66
environment proof
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
bad battery power (178 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Landscape photography info
Pentax RZ10 Landscape photography info
41
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
good battery pack (270 per charge)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
43
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
bad battery power (178 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Vlogging information
Pentax RZ10 Vlogging information
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
28
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
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Panasonic FH2 vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH2 and Pentax RZ10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2Pentax Optio RZ10
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 Pentax Optio RZ10
Also called Lumix DMC-FS16 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine IV -
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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.30 m 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 grams (0.27 lbs) 178 grams (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (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 rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 270 images 178 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $149 $200