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Panasonic FH8 vs Pentax RZ10

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Panasonic FH8 vs Pentax RZ10 Key Specs

Panasonic FH8
(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
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
  • Announced July 2011
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Pentax RZ10

 FH8 RZ10 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Panasonic FH8

 RZ10 FH8 
Manually focus More exact focus

Common features in the Panasonic FH8 and Pentax RZ10

 FH8 RZ10 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012July 2011Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FH8 vs Pentax RZ10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FH8 and RZ10 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FH8 vs Pentax RZ10 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic FH8 vs Pentax RZ10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH8 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH8 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Portrait photography factors
Pentax RZ10 Portrait photography factors
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
35
manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Street photography information
Pentax RZ10 Street photography information
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (123g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Sports photography factors
Pentax RZ10 Sports photography factors
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (178 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Travel photography factors
Pentax RZ10 Travel photography factors
69
lighter than average in class (123g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
66
environment sealing
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (178 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH8 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax RZ10 as a Landscape photography camera
43
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
43
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
environment sealing
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery life (178 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Vlogging information
Pentax RZ10 Vlogging information
33
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
lighter than average in class (123g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
28
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
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Panasonic FH8 vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH8 and Pentax RZ10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8Pentax Optio RZ10
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