Panasonic FH8 vs Pentax RZ10
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Panasonic FH8 vs Pentax RZ10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
- 123g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
- Launched 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
- Announced July 2011
Panasonic FH8 vs Pentax RZ10 Overview
Below is a complete comparison of the Panasonic FH8 vs Pentax RZ10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FH8 (16MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe FH8 was unveiled 6 months later than the RZ10 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the FH8 scores against the RZ10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic FH8 vs Pentax RZ10 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 and Pentax Optio RZ10. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FH8 Gallery and Pentax RZ10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Pentax RZ10
FH8 | RZ10 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Panasonic FH8
RZ10 | FH8 | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focus |
Common features in the Panasonic FH8 and Pentax RZ10
FH8 | RZ10 | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | July 2011 | Similar generation | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither includes Touch screen |
Panasonic FH8 vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison
If you are going to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FH8 features outer measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Pentax RZ10 has specifications of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic FH8 vs Pentax RZ10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the FH8 vs the RZ10.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FH8 and RZ10 is 96 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic FH8 vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading technical specs. The visual here will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH8 and RZ10.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic FH8 to offer you greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.
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Panasonic FH8 vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 | Pentax Optio RZ10 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 | Pentax Optio RZ10 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2012-01-09 | 2011-07-19 |
Body design | 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 28-280mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.5-6.4 | f/3.2-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 4cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.60 m | 2.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (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 format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 123 grams (0.27 pounds) | 178 grams (0.39 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" 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 | 260 photographs | 178 photographs |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $149 | $200 |