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Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax Q7

Portability
96 Imaging
37 Features
29 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
 
Pentax Q7 front
Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
54 Overall
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Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax Q7 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
  • Released January 2012
Pentax Q7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Announced August 2013
  • Previous Model is Pentax Q10
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Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax Q7 Overview

The following is a detailed review of the Panasonic FH6 and Pentax Q7, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FH6 (14MP) and the Q7 (12MP) is fairly close but the FH6 (1/2.3") and Q7 (1/1.7") offer different sensor sizes.

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The FH6 was unveiled 19 months earlier than the Q7 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH6 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the FH6 scores vs the Q7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Pentax Q7

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Panasonic FH6

		

		

			
 Q7 FH6 
AnnouncedAugust 2013January 2012Newer by 19 months
Manually focus  Very exact focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic FH6 and Pentax Q7

		

		

			
 FH6 Q7 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Lacking Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax Q7 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH6 offers external dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Pentax Q7 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic FH6 and Pentax Q7 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the FH6 against the Q7.
Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax Q7 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FH6 and Q7 is 96 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax Q7 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax Q7 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by researching specs. The image underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH6 and Q7.
All in all, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FH6 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Panasonic FH6 will render greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged FH6 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
	
			Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax Q7 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax Q7 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax Q7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic FH6 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax Q7 Portrait photography highlights
33
 decent MP (14MP)
 offers face detect focus
 manual focus not available
 manual mode not available
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
48
 you can focus manually
 above average flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
 has face detection focus
 delivers RAW files
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison
Panasonic FH6 Street photography factors
Pentax Q7 Street photography factors
63
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others (119g)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
69
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 delivers RAW files
 lighter than average in class (200 grams)
 no moving screen
 small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic FH6 Sports photography details
Pentax Q7 Sports photography details
39
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (14MP)
 great battery power (280 shots)
 slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
32
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 has tracking autofocus
 continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/1.7")
 low battery life (250 per charge)
 no phase detect auto focus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Panasonic FH6 Travel photography factors
Pentax Q7 Travel photography factors
70
 great battery power (280 CIPA)
 lighter than others (119 grams)
 decent MP (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 really wide (24mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
60
 lighter than average in class (200 grams)
 built-in flash
 low battery life (250 per charge)
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic FH6 Landscape photography features
Pentax Q7 Landscape photography features
41
 really wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (14 megapixels)
 great battery power (280 shots)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7")
 manual mode not available
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
55
 you can focus manually
 interchangeable lenses (Pentax Q mount)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 delivers RAW files
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/1.7")
 low battery life (250 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison
 Panasonic FH6 as a Vlogging camera
 Pentax Q7 as a Vlogging camera
32
 really wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect focus
 lighter than others (119g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
 doesn't have mic jack
35
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 has face detection focus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than average in class (200g)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 doesn't have external microphone jack
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Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax Q7 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH6 and Pentax Q7
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6Pentax Q7
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 Pentax Q7
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2012-01-09 2013-08-08
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.5-6.4 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 8
Focal length multiplier 5.9 4.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display tech TFT Color LCD TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 4.60 m 4.90 m (ISO100/m)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Fastest flash sync - 1/2000 seconds
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) FullHD(1920x1080, 30fps/25fps/24fps), HD(1280x720,16:9,30fps/25fps/24fps), VGA(640x480,4:3,30fps/25fps/24fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
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
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 119 grams (0.26 pounds) 200 grams (0.44 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 280 photos 250 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 sec, 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $129 $480