Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax Q10
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Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax Q10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
- Released January 2010
(Full Review)
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Its time to look much closer at the Panasonic FP1 versus Pentax Q10, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FP1 (12MP) and the Q10 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FP1 was released 3 years prior to the Q10 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the FP1 scores against the Q10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Photography Glossary Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax Q10 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 and Pentax Q10. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FP1 Gallery and Pentax Q10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Pentax Q10
| FP1 | Q10 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Panasonic FP1
| Q10 | FP1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | September 2012 |  | January 2010 | Fresher by 32 months |
| Manual focus |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FP1 and Pentax Q10
| FP1 | Q10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Absent Touch display |
Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP1 has got outer dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Pentax Q10 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic FP1 versus Pentax Q10 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the FP1 vs the Q10.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FP1 and Q10 is 95 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison
Often, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out specifications. The photograph below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FP1 and Q10.
Plainly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you will need to take the release date of the cameras into account. The older FP1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 | Pentax Q10 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Pentax |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 | Pentax Q10 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Released | 2010-01-06 | 2012-09-10 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | 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 | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Pentax Q |
| Lens focal range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | - |
| Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 10cm | - |
| Available lenses | - | 8 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Optical (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/8000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 6.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.90 m (Auto ISO) | 7.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | - | 1/2000s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 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 format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 151 gr (0.33 lbs) | 200 gr (0.44 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 49 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 21.1 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.9 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 183 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 270 photos |
| Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | D-LI68 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Price at release | $153 | $350 |