Panasonic FH2 vs Pentax Q7
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Panasonic FH2 vs Pentax Q7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
- Launched January 2011
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS16
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax Q Mount
- 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
- Released August 2013
- Old Model is Pentax Q10
Panasonic FH2 vs Pentax Q7 Overview
In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FH2 and Pentax Q7, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FH2 (14MP) and the Q7 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the FH2 (1/2.3") and Q7 (1/1.7") use totally different sensor sizing.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe FH2 was unveiled 3 years before the Q7 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH2 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the FH2 grades against the Q7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic FH2 vs Pentax Q7 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 and Pentax Q7. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH2 Gallery and Pentax Q7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Pentax Q7
FH2 | Q7 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Panasonic FH2
Q7 | FH2 | |||
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Released | August 2013 | January 2011 | More modern by 31 months | |
Manual focus | More exact focus | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH2 and Pentax Q7
FH2 | Q7 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lacking Touch screen |
Panasonic FH2 vs Pentax Q7 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH2 provides outer dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q7 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic FH2 and Pentax Q7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the FH2 against the Q7.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH2 and Q7 is 96 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic FH2 vs Pentax Q7 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking technical specs. The pic here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH2 and Q7.
As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FH2 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Panasonic FH2 will give you more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged FH2 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Panasonic FH2 vs Pentax Q7 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 | Pentax Q7 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 | Pentax Q7 |
Also Known as | Lumix DMC-FS16 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2011-01-05 | 2013-08-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine IV | - |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Pentax Q |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-6.5 | - |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 8 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (optional) |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.30 m | 4.90 m (ISO100/m) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/2000s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | FullHD(1920x1080, 30fps/25fps/24fps), HD(1280x720,16:9,30fps/25fps/24fps), VGA(640x480,4:3,30fps/25fps/24fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 121 grams (0.27 lbs) | 200 grams (0.44 lbs) |
Dimensions | 94 x 54 x 19mm (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 score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 270 photographs | 250 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (12 sec, 2 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $149 | $480 |