Panasonic FH8 vs Pentax Q10

Its time to look closer at the Panasonic FH8 versus Pentax Q10, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the FH8 (16MP) and Q10 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH8 was revealed 8 months earlier than the Q10 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH8 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the FH8 grades versus the Q10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 and Pentax Q10. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FH8 Gallery and Pentax Q10 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FH8 comes with external dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Pentax Q10 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH8 versus Pentax Q10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the FH8 and the Q10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FH8 and Q10 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching specs. The visual underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH8 and Q10.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH8 to render extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older FH8 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.