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Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax Q10

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
 
Pentax Q10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
56
Overall
44

Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax Q10 Key Specs

Panasonic FH22
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 57 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS33
Pentax Q10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Released September 2012
  • Superseded the Pentax Q
  • Later Model is Pentax Q7
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Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax Q10 Overview

The following is a extended assessment of the Panasonic FH22 versus Pentax Q10, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FH22 (14MP) and the Q10 (12MP) is pretty close and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH22 was introduced 3 years prior to the Q10 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH22 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the FH22 grades versus the Q10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Pentax Q10

 FH22 Q10 
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Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Panasonic FH22

 Q10 FH22 
ReleasedSeptember 2012January 2010Newer by 32 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH22 and Pentax Q10

 FH22 Q10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH22 comes with external measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q10 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the FH22 versus the Q10.

Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax Q10 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FH22 and Q10 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax Q10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specs. The image underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH22 and Q10.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic FH22 to render more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged FH22 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax Q10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax Q10 Portrait photography highlights
28
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
48
focusing manually
great flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Street photography factors
Pentax Q10 Street photography factors
62
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW files
lighter than others in class (200 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Sports photography information
Pentax Q10 Sports photography information
34
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
low frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
36
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides tracking autofocus
max fps low (5.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (270 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH22
Travel photography with Pentax Q10
67
supports touch focus
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
60
lighter than others in class (200g)
built-in flash
low battery life (270 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Landscape photography info
Pentax Q10 Landscape photography info
41
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
54
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax Q mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (270 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH22
Vlogging with Pentax Q10
30
rather wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (200 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone support
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Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH22 and Pentax Q10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22Pentax Q10
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 Pentax Q10
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS33 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2010-01-06 2012-09-10
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 8
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.80 m 7.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 170 gr (0.37 pounds) 200 gr (0.44 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 49
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.9
DXO Low light score not tested 183
Other
Battery life - 270 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - 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 One One
Launch price $200 $350