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Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax RZ10

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax RZ10 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
  • Announced January 2012
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
  • Released July 2011
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Pentax RZ10

 FH6 RZ10 

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Panasonic FH6

 RZ10 FH6 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Panasonic FH6 and Pentax RZ10

 FH6 RZ10 
ReleasedJanuary 2012July 2011Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kThe 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).

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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.

Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax RZ10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FH6 and RZ10 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax RZ10 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax RZ10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Portrait photography information
Pentax RZ10 Portrait photography information
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megapixel count decent (14MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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focusing manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Street photography highlights
Pentax RZ10 Street photography highlights
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has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (119g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Sports photography factors
Pentax RZ10 Sports photography factors
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has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
great battery (280 shots)
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (178 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Travel photography highlights
Pentax RZ10 Travel photography highlights
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great battery (280 per charge)
lighter than competitors in class (119 grams)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
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weather proofing
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low battery pack (178 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Landscape photography advice
Pentax RZ10 Landscape photography advice
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really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
great battery (280 per charge)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery pack (178 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Vlogging factors
Pentax RZ10 Vlogging factors
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really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (119g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
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fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
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Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH6 and Pentax RZ10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6Pentax Optio RZ10
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