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Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax Q

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
 
Pentax Q front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
47
Overall
39

Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax Q Key Specs

Panasonic FH22
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 57 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS33
Pentax Q
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 180g - 98 x 57 x 31mm
  • Launched June 2011
  • Successor is Pentax Q10
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Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax Q Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax Q, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FH22 (14MP) and the Q (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH22 was unveiled 17 months prior to the Q which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH22 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the FH22 scores versus the Q in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Pentax Q

 FH22 Q 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Panasonic FH22

 Q FH22 
LaunchedJune 2011January 2010Newer by 17 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH22 and Pentax Q

 FH22 Q 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax Q Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FH22 has outside measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Pentax Q has specifications of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the FH22 vs the Q.

Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax Q size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH22 and Q is 94 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax Q top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax Q Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at specifications. The image here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FH22 and Q.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic FH22 to give you greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FH22 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax Q sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax Q Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax Q Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax Q Portrait photography highlights
28
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
45
manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
delivers RAW formats
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Street photography information
Pentax Q Street photography information
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
69
image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition (180g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH22 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax Q as a Sports photography camera
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
31
image stabilization (Sensor based)
has tracking focus
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (230 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH22
Travel photography with Pentax Q
67
comes with touch focus
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
57
lighter than competition (180 grams)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
not so great battery life (230 per charge)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH22 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax Q as a Landscape photography camera
41
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
51
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax Q mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (230 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Vlogging advice
Pentax Q Vlogging advice
30
quite wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
34
image stabilization (Sensor based)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (180 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic support
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Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax Q Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH22 and Pentax Q
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22Pentax Q
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 Pentax Q
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS33 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2010-01-06 2011-06-23
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Total lenses - 8
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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 data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 170 gr (0.37 pounds) 180 gr (0.40 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 98 x 57 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 47
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 189
Other
Battery life - 230 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $200 $695