Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax RZ10

On this page, we are matching up the Panasonic FP2 versus Pentax RZ10, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FP2 (14MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FP2 was introduced 18 months before the RZ10 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax RZ10 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the FP2 matches up against the RZ10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 & Pentax Optio RZ10. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FP2 Gallery & Pentax RZ10 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP2 offers physical dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Pentax RZ10 has measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

See the Panasonic FP2 versus Pentax RZ10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the FP2 versus the RZ10.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FP2 and RZ10 is 95 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing specifications. The photograph here may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP2 and RZ10.

Plainly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photos but you might want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The older FP2 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.