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Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax Q10

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
 
Pentax Q10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
56
Overall
44

Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax Q10 Key Specs

Panasonic FP1
(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
Pentax Q10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Announced September 2012
  • Older Model is Pentax Q
  • Renewed by Pentax Q7
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Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax Q10 Overview

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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Pentax Q10

 FP1 Q10 

Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Panasonic FP1

 Q10 FP1 
AnnouncedSeptember 2012January 2010Fresher by 32 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FP1 and Pentax Q10

 FP1 Q10 
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax Q10 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FP1 and Q10 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax Q10 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax Q10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FP1
Portrait photography with Pentax Q10
21
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
48
focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000 seconds)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW files
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP1 as a Street photography camera
Pentax Q10 as a Street photography camera
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competition (151g)
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (200g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FP1
Sports photography with Pentax Q10
25
image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
36
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (270 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP1 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax Q10 as a Travel photography camera
50
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (151g)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
60
lighter than competitors in class (200g)
built-in flash
bad battery pack (270 CIPA)
low MP (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Landscape photography info
Pentax Q10 Landscape photography info
28
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse function
54
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax Q mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (270 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Vlogging information
Pentax Q10 Vlogging information
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
heavier than competition (151g)
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (200 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
missing microphone port
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Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP1 and Pentax Q10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1Pentax 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