Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax Q
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93 Imaging
35 Features
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Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax Q Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 147g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
- Revealed January 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax Q Mount
- 180g - 98 x 57 x 31mm
- Revealed June 2011
- New Model is Pentax Q10
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Its time to take a closer look at the Panasonic FP7 and Pentax Q, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the FP7 (16MP) and Q (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FP7 was introduced 5 months earlier than the Q which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the FP7 grades versus the Q in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Pentax Q
| FP7 | Q | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimension | 3.5" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Panasonic FP7
| Q | FP7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very precise focus | ||
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FP7 and Pentax Q
| FP7 | Q | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2011 |  | June 2011 | Same generation |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen |
Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax Q Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP7 has got external dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Pentax Q has proportions of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic FP7 and Pentax Q in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the FP7 compared to the Q.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the FP7 and Q is 95 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax Q Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP7 and Q.
All in all, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic FP7 to result in more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively.
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Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax Q Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 | Pentax Q | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Pentax |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 | Pentax Q |
| Category | Ultracompact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2011-01-05 | 2011-06-23 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | 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 | 16MP | 12MP |
| 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 | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | Pentax Q |
| Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | - |
| Max aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 10cm | - |
| Amount of lenses | - | 8 |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3.5" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display technology | TFT Touch Screen LCD | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 4.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.90 m | 5.60 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/2000 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 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 support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 147 grams (0.32 pounds) | 180 grams (0.40 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 98 x 57 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | 47 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 20.2 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.1 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 189 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 240 images | 230 images |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | D-LI68 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $227 | $695 |