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Panasonic FH5 vs Pentax RZ10

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Panasonic FH5 vs Pentax RZ10 Key Specs

Panasonic FH5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 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
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS18
Pentax RZ10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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Panasonic FH5 vs Pentax RZ10 Overview

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Panasonic FH5 versus Pentax RZ10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FH5 (16MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH5 was announced 6 months earlier than the RZ10 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the FH5 grades vs the RZ10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Pentax RZ10

 FH5 RZ10 

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Panasonic FH5

 RZ10 FH5 
Manually focus More exact focus

Common features in the Panasonic FH5 and Pentax RZ10

 FH5 RZ10 
RevealedJanuary 2011July 2011Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FH5 vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH5 features outside dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Pentax RZ10 has proportions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH5 versus Pentax RZ10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the FH5 compared to the RZ10.

Panasonic FH5 vs Pentax RZ10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FH5 and RZ10 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FH5 vs Pentax RZ10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH5 vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by going over a spec sheet. The photograph below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH5 and RZ10.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Panasonic FH5 to offer greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a little more aggressively.

Panasonic FH5 vs Pentax RZ10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH5 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH5 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Portrait photography advice
Pentax RZ10 Portrait photography advice
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resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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manual focus
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Street photography advice
Pentax RZ10 Street photography advice
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
lighter than competitors in class (121 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Sports photography information
Pentax RZ10 Sports photography information
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery life (178 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Travel photography details
Pentax RZ10 Travel photography details
71
lighter than competitors in class (121 grams)
has touch focus
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
66
weather sealing
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
bad battery life (178 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH5
Landscape photography with Pentax RZ10
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fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery life (178 shots)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Vlogging information
Pentax RZ10 Vlogging information
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fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (121 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
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pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
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Panasonic FH5 vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH5 and Pentax RZ10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5Pentax Optio RZ10
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 Pentax Optio RZ10
Alternative name Lumix DMC-FS18 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.30 m 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 grams (0.27 pounds) 178 grams (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 shots 178 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $169 $200