Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax Q10
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Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax Q10 Key Specs
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- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 141g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
- Introduced January 2011
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Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax Q10 Overview
The following is a extended overview of the Panasonic FP5 versus Pentax Q10, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FP5 (14MP) and the Q10 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe FP5 was announced 20 months prior to the Q10 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the FP5 matches up vs the Q10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax Q10 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 & Pentax Q10. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP5 Gallery & Pentax Q10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Pentax Q10
FP5 | Q10 | |||
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Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Panasonic FP5
Q10 | FP5 | |||
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Revealed | September 2012 | January 2011 | Newer by 20 months | |
Manual focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FP5 and Pentax Q10
FP5 | Q10 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen measurement | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP5 provides outside measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q10 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic FP5 versus Pentax Q10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the FP5 versus the Q10.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP5 and Q10 is 95 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through technical specs. The pic here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FP5 and Q10.
As you can tell, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Panasonic FP5 to show greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FP5 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 | Pentax Q10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 | Pentax Q10 |
Class | Ultracompact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2011-01-05 | 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 | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Pentax Q |
Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 8 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | TFT Touch Screen LCD | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (optional) |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.90 m | 7.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/2000 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (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 file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 141g (0.31 lbs) | 200g (0.44 lbs) |
Dimensions | 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 260 photos | 270 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $199 | $350 |