Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax Q7
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Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax Q7 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
- Revealed January 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax Q Mount
- 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
- Announced August 2013
- Replaced the Pentax Q10
Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax Q7 Overview
In this article, we will be comparing the Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax Q7, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FP1 (12MP) and the Q7 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the FP1 (1/2.3") and Q7 (1/1.7") feature different sensor sizes.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe FP1 was brought out 4 years earlier than the Q7 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the FP1 matches up versus the Q7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax Q7 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 and Pentax Q7. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP1 Gallery and Pentax Q7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Pentax Q7
FP1 | Q7 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Panasonic FP1
Q7 | FP1 | |||
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Announced | August 2013 | January 2010 | More recent by 43 months | |
Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FP1 and Pentax Q7
FP1 | Q7 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lacking Touch screen |
Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax Q7 Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP1 offers outer measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Pentax Q7 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax Q7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the FP1 compared to the Q7.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP1 and Q7 is 95 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax Q7 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out technical specs. The graphic below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FP1 and Q7.
As you have seen, both of these cameras offer the same exact megapixels albeit different sensor measurements. The FP1 has the smaller sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF trickier. The older FP1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax Q7 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 | Pentax Q7 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 | Pentax Q7 |
Type | Ultracompact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2010-01-06 | 2013-08-08 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine IV | - |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Pentax Q |
Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 8 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | - | TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (optional) |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 6.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.90 m (Auto ISO) | 4.90 m (ISO100/m) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/2000s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | FullHD(1920x1080, 30fps/25fps/24fps), HD(1280x720,16:9,30fps/25fps/24fps), VGA(640x480,4:3,30fps/25fps/24fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 grams (0.33 lbs) | 200 grams (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 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 | - | 250 photos |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (12 sec, 2 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $153 | $480 |