Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax RZ10
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Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax RZ10 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2012
(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
- Released July 2011
Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax RZ10 Overview
In this write-up, we will be comparing the Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax RZ10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FH6 (14MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is pretty similar and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe FH6 was launched 6 months later than the RZ10 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the FH6 matches up vs the RZ10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax RZ10 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 & Pentax Optio RZ10. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FH6 Gallery & Pentax RZ10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Pentax RZ10
FH6 | RZ10 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Panasonic FH6
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Manual focus | Dial exact focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic FH6 and Pentax RZ10
FH6 | RZ10 | |||
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Released | January 2012 | July 2011 | Similar age | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent screen measurements | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Missing Touch screen |
Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH6 enjoys outer measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Pentax RZ10 has proportions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).
Check the Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax RZ10 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the FH6 and the RZ10.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FH6 and RZ10 is 96 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over technical specs. The graphic here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FH6 and RZ10.
As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution and you can expect similar quality of pictures though you should factor the age of the products into consideration.
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Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 | Pentax Optio RZ10 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 | Pentax Optio RZ10 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2012-01-09 | 2011-07-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 28-280mm (10.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.5-6.4 | f/3.2-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.60 m | 2.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 119 grams (0.26 pounds) | 178 grams (0.39 pounds) |
Dimensions | 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 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 | 280 shots | 178 shots |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $129 | $200 |