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Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax Q10

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
 
Pentax Q10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
56
Overall
44

Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax Q10 Key Specs

Panasonic FH7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
  • Launched September 2011
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS22
Pentax Q10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Released September 2012
  • Previous Model is Pentax Q
  • Successor is Pentax Q7
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Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax Q10 Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax Q10, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the FH7 (16MP) and Q10 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH7 was launched 12 months prior to the Q10 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH7 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the FH7 grades vs the Q10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Pentax Q10

 FH7 Q10 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Panasonic FH7

 Q10 FH7 
ReleasedSeptember 2012September 2011Newer by 12 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH7 and Pentax Q10

 FH7 Q10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH7 provides external measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Pentax Q10 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the FH7 versus the Q10.

Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax Q10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FH7 and Q10 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax Q10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading technical specs. The pic underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH7 and Q10.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Panasonic FH7 to offer more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged FH7 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax Q10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Portrait photography info
Pentax Q10 Portrait photography info
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
48
has manual focus
above average flash sync (1/2,000s)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH7
Street photography with Pentax Q10
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
lighter than average in class (126 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than average in class (200g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Sports photography details
Pentax Q10 Sports photography details
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
36
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery life (270 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH7
Travel photography with Pentax Q10
71
lighter than average in class (126g)
provides touch focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
60
lighter than average in class (200g)
flash built-in
low battery life (270 per charge)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH7
Landscape photography with Pentax Q10
43
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
54
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery life (270 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH7 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax Q10 as a Vlogging camera
34
really wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
lighter than average in class (126 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (200 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
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Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH7 and Pentax Q10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7Pentax Q10
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 Pentax Q10
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS22 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2011-09-07 2012-09-10
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 11 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.1-6.5 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Number of lenses - 8
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.30 m 7.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
External flash
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126g (0.28 pounds) 200g (0.44 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 49
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 183
Other
Battery life 260 photos 270 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $149 $350