Panasonic FP8 vs Pentax Q10

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Panasonic FP8 versus Pentax Q10, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FP8 (12MP) and the Q10 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FP8 was announced 4 years prior to the Q10 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the FP8 grades against the Q10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 and Pentax Q10. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FP8 Gallery and Pentax Q10 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FP8 provides outer measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Pentax Q10 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the FP8 and the Q10.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP8 and Q10 is 95 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by checking technical specs. The pic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FP8 and Q10.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical MP therefore you should expect similar quality of images but you should consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged FP8 is going to be behind in sensor technology.