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Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax RZ10

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax RZ10 Key Specs

Panasonic FH7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
  • Revealed September 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS22
Pentax RZ10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax RZ10 Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Panasonic FH7 and Pentax RZ10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FH7 (16MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is fairly close and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH7 was unveiled 2 months after the RZ10 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the FH7 scores versus the RZ10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Pentax RZ10

 FH7 RZ10 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Panasonic FH7

 RZ10 FH7 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Panasonic FH7 and Pentax RZ10

 FH7 RZ10 
RevealedSeptember 2011July 2011Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH7 has got exterior dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Pentax RZ10 has measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the FH7 and the RZ10.

Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax RZ10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FH7 and RZ10 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax RZ10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions purely by researching specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH7 and RZ10.

All in all, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH7 to result in extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a little more aggressively.

Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax RZ10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH7
Portrait photography with Pentax RZ10
34
good megapixels (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
35
focusing manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH7 as a Street photography camera
Pentax RZ10 as a Street photography camera
67
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH7
Sports photography with Pentax RZ10
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (178 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Travel photography features
Pentax RZ10 Travel photography features
71
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
features focus by touch
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
66
environment sealing
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long reach (280mm)
lack of Timelapse function
terrible battery (178 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Landscape photography info
Pentax RZ10 Landscape photography info
43
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
43
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery (178 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Vlogging highlights
Pentax RZ10 Vlogging highlights
34
quite wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (126g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
28
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
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Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH7 and Pentax RZ10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7Pentax Optio RZ10
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 Pentax Optio RZ10
Also called as Lumix DMC-FS22 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-09-07 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.30 m 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126 gr (0.28 pounds) 178 gr (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 260 photographs 178 photographs
Type of battery 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
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $149 $200