Panasonic FH5 vs Pentax Q10
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Panasonic FH5 vs Pentax Q10 Key Specs
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- 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
- Released January 2011
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS18
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Panasonic FH5 vs Pentax Q10 Overview
Below is a detailed comparison of the Panasonic FH5 vs Pentax Q10, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the FH5 (16MP) and Q10 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe FH5 was revealed 20 months before the Q10 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH5 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the FH5 matches up vs the Q10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic FH5 vs Pentax Q10 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 & Pentax Q10. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH5 Gallery & Pentax Q10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Pentax Q10
FH5 | Q10 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Panasonic FH5
Q10 | FH5 | |||
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Released | September 2012 | January 2011 | More recent by 20 months | |
Manually focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH5 and Pentax Q10
FH5 | Q10 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic FH5 vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH5 features outer dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q10 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).
Examine the Panasonic FH5 vs Pentax Q10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the FH5 and the Q10.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FH5 and Q10 is 96 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic FH5 vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading specs. The photograph here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH5 and Q10.
All in all, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic FH5 to offer you extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older FH5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FH5 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 | Pentax Q10 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 | Pentax Q10 |
Alternate name | Lumix DMC-FS18 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2011-01-05 | 2012-09-10 |
Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine IV | - |
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 area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 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 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Pentax Q |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-6.5 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 8 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | - | 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 | 4.0 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.30 m | 7.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/2000 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | 121g (0.27 lb) | 200g (0.44 lb) |
Physical 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 rating | not tested | 49 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 21.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.9 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 183 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 260 pictures | 270 pictures |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $169 | $350 |