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Panasonic FH27 vs Pentax Q

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
 
Pentax Q front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
47
Overall
39

Panasonic FH27 vs Pentax Q Key Specs

Panasonic FH27
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Pentax Q
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 180g - 98 x 57 x 31mm
  • Released June 2011
  • Updated by Pentax Q10
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Panasonic FH27 vs Pentax Q Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Panasonic FH27 vs Pentax Q, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the FH27 (16MP) and Q (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH27 was introduced 5 months before the Q and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH27 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the FH27 grades vs the Q in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Pentax Q

 FH27 Q 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Panasonic FH27

 Q FH27 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH27 and Pentax Q

 FH27 Q 
ReleasedJanuary 2011June 2011Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Panasonic FH27 vs Pentax Q Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FH27 has got external measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q has specifications of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") along with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the FH27 against the Q.

Panasonic FH27 vs Pentax Q size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FH27 and Q is 94 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FH27 vs Pentax Q top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Pentax Q Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions purely by researching specifications. The image underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FH27 and Q.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH27 to result in greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos way more aggressively.

Panasonic FH27 vs Pentax Q sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Pentax Q Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH27 vs Pentax Q Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Portrait photography factors
Pentax Q Portrait photography factors
34
MP count good (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
45
has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH27 as a Street photography camera
Pentax Q as a Street photography camera
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
69
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition in class (180g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Sports photography features
Pentax Q Sports photography features
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (230 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH27
Travel photography with Pentax Q
68
includes touch focus
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
57
lighter than competition in class (180g)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (230 shots)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH27 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax Q as a Landscape photography camera
43
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
51
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax Q mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (230 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Vlogging info
Pentax Q Vlogging info
32
fairly wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (180 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no external mic support
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Panasonic FH27 vs Pentax Q Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH27 and Pentax Q
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27Pentax Q
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 Pentax Q
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2011-01-05 2011-06-23
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine VI -
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 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 11 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Number of lenses - 8
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT Touch Screen LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.80 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 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)
Max 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 152g (0.34 lb) 180g (0.40 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 28mm (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 score not tested 47
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.1
DXO Low light score not tested 189
Other
Battery life 250 photos 230 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $229 $695