Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax Q10
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Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax Q10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 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
- Revealed January 2010
(Full Review)
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Lets examine more in depth at the Panasonic FP2 and Pentax Q10, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FP2 (14MP) and the Q10 (12MP) is pretty close and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FP2 was revealed 3 years earlier than the Q10 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the FP2 scores vs the Q10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Pentax Q10
| FP2 | Q10 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Panasonic FP2
| Q10 | FP2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | September 2012 |  | January 2010 | Newer by 32 months |
| Focus manually |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Pentax Q10
| FP2 | Q10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP2 comes with physical dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q10 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the FP2 versus the Q10.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP2 and Q10 is 95 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching specifications. The pic here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FP2 and Q10.
To sum up, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic FP2 to render extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged FP2 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 | Pentax Q10 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Pentax |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 | Pentax Q10 |
| Type | Ultracompact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2010-01-06 | 2012-09-10 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Venus Engine IV | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 25 |
| 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 | - |
| Number of lenses | - | 8 |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Optical (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/8000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 5.0fps | 5.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.90 m | 7.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | - | 1/2000 secs |
| 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 (30 fps), 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 |
| Mic 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 151g (0.33 lb) | 200g (0.44 lb) |
| 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 | 49 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 21.1 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.9 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 183 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 270 photographs |
| Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | 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 | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at release | $80 | $350 |