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Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax K10D

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
 
Pentax K10D front
Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46

Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax K10D Key Specs

Panasonic FH6
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Pentax K10D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Introduced December 2006
  • Updated by Pentax K20D
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Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax K10D Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Panasonic FH6 versus Pentax K10D, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the FH6 (14MP) and K10D (10MP) and the FH6 (1/2.3") and K10D (APS-C) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The FH6 was announced 5 years later than the K10D and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH6 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K10D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the FH6 scores vs the K10D when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Pentax K10D

 FH6 K10D 
IntroducedJanuary 2012December 2006Fresher by 62 months
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k210kCrisper screen (+20k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K10D over the Panasonic FH6

 K10D FH6 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Panasonic FH6 and Pentax K10D

 FH6 K10D 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax K10D Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FH6 has got outside measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Pentax K10D has specifications of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the FH6 vs the K10D.

Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax K10D size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FH6 and K10D is 96 and 59 respectively.

Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax K10D top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax K10D Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through specifications. The graphic underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FH6 and K10D.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FH6 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Panasonic FH6 will result in more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer FH6 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax K10D sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax K10D Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax K10D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Portrait photography advice
Pentax K10D Portrait photography advice
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decent MP (14MP)
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
52
focusing manually
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Street photography highlights
Pentax K10D Street photography highlights
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (119g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Sports photography info
Pentax K10D Sports photography info
39
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
great battery power (280 CIPA)
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
52
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
weather sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Travel photography features
Pentax K10D Travel photography features
70
great battery power (280 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (119g)
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
49
weather sealing
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Landscape photography features
Pentax K10D Landscape photography features
41
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
great battery power (280 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
55
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
screen is small (2.5 inches)
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH6 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K10D as a Vlogging camera
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rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (119g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
9
no video recording
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Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax K10D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH6 and Pentax K10D
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6Pentax K10D
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 Pentax K10D
Category Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2012-01-09 2006-12-15
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.5-6.4 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Total lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 210k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.60 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Auto Red Eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 119 gr (0.26 pounds) 793 gr (1.75 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 66
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.6
DXO Low light score not tested 522
Other
Battery life 280 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $129 $700