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Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax RZ10

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax RZ10 Key Specs

Panasonic FP1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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 FP1 vs Pentax RZ10 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Panasonic FP1 versus Pentax RZ10, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FP1 (12MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FP1 was released 18 months earlier than the RZ10 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax RZ10 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the FP1 scores vs the RZ10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Pentax RZ10

 FP1 RZ10 

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Panasonic FP1

 RZ10 FP1 
RevealedJuly 2011January 2010Fresher by 18 months
Manual focus More precise focusing

Common features in the Panasonic FP1 and Pentax RZ10

 FP1 RZ10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP1 has got outer measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Pentax RZ10 has proportions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FP1 versus Pentax RZ10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the FP1 compared to the RZ10.

Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax RZ10 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FP1 and RZ10 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax RZ10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FP1 and RZ10.

As you can plainly see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Pentax RZ10 to provide extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The older FP1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax RZ10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FP1
Portrait photography with Pentax RZ10
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
35
focusing manually
decent MP (14MP)
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Street photography features
Pentax RZ10 Street photography features
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than average in class (151 grams)
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Sports photography factors
Pentax RZ10 Sports photography factors
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
has tracking focus
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (178 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FP1
Travel photography with Pentax RZ10
50
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (151 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
66
environment proof
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
lack of Timelapse function
terrible battery life (178 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FP1
Landscape photography with Pentax RZ10
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
43
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery life (178 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP1 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax RZ10 as a Vlogging camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
heavier than average in class (151g)
28
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
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Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP1 and Pentax RZ10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1Pentax Optio RZ10
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 Pentax Optio RZ10
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-06 2011-07-19
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.90 m (Auto ISO) 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro 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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 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 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 151 gr (0.33 lb) 178 gr (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 178 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $153 $200