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Panasonic FH2 vs Pentax Q7

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
 
Pentax Q7 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
54
Overall
43

Panasonic FH2 vs Pentax Q7 Key Specs

Panasonic FH2
(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
Pentax Q7
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Pentax Q7

 FH2 Q7 

Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Panasonic FH2

 Q7 FH2 
ReleasedAugust 2013January 2011More modern by 31 months
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH2 and Pentax Q7

 FH2 Q7 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FH2 vs Pentax Q7 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH2 and Q7 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FH2 vs Pentax Q7 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic FH2 vs Pentax Q7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH2 vs Pentax Q7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH2 vs Pentax Q7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Portrait photography features
Pentax Q7 Portrait photography features
33
good megapixels (14MP)
has face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
48
manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Street photography highlights
Pentax Q7 Street photography highlights
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
lighter than others in class (121 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
69
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW files
lighter than average (200g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Sports photography factors
Pentax Q7 Sports photography factors
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
great battery pack (270 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
32
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
low battery life (250 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Travel photography information
Pentax Q7 Travel photography information
72
great battery pack (270 CIPA)
lighter than others in class (121g)
features touch focus
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
60
lighter than average (200g)
has built in flash
low battery life (250 shots)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH2 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax Q7 as a Landscape photography camera
41
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
great battery pack (270 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
55
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax Q mount)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW files
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
low battery life (250 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Vlogging features
Pentax Q7 Vlogging features
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
lighter than others in class (121 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (200g)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone socket
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Panasonic FH2 vs Pentax Q7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH2 and Pentax Q7
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2Pentax Q7
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