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Panasonic FS12 vs Pentax Q10

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 front
 
Pentax Q10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
56
Overall
44

Panasonic FS12 vs Pentax Q10 Key Specs

Panasonic FS12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-124mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
  • Announced April 2009
Pentax Q10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Introduced September 2012
  • Succeeded the Pentax Q
  • Updated by Pentax Q7
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Panasonic FS12 vs Pentax Q10 Overview

Below is a extended assessment of the Panasonic FS12 versus Pentax Q10, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FS12 (12MP) and the Q10 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FS12 was manufactured 4 years before the Q10 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the FS12 grades versus the Q10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Pentax Q10

 FS12 Q10 

Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Panasonic FS12

 Q10 FS12 
IntroducedSeptember 2012April 2009More recent by 41 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FS12 and Pentax Q10

 FS12 Q10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FS12 vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FS12 enjoys exterior measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Pentax Q10 has measurements 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the FS12 versus the Q10.

Panasonic FS12 vs Pentax Q10 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FS12 and Q10 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FS12 vs Pentax Q10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS12 vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing a spec sheet. The visual here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FS12 and Q10.

Clearly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you will want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The older FS12 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FS12 vs Pentax Q10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS12 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS12 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Portrait photography info
Pentax Q10 Portrait photography info
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
48
you can focus manually
high flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW files
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Street photography features
Pentax Q10 Street photography features
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW files
lighter than average in class (200 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Sports photography information
Pentax Q10 Sports photography information
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
36
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports tracking focus
max fps very slow (5.0 frames/s)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery (270 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FS12
Travel photography with Pentax Q10
51
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
60
lighter than average in class (200g)
has built in flash
terrible battery (270 shots)
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Landscape photography information
Pentax Q10 Landscape photography information
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
54
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax Q mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW files
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery (270 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FS12
Vlogging with Pentax Q10
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic socket
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (200g)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic support
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Panasonic FS12 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS12 and Pentax Q10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12Pentax Q10
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 Pentax Q10
Category Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2009-04-17 2012-09-10
Physical type Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens focal range 31-124mm (4.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Available lenses - 8
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.30 m 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 129 grams (0.28 lbs) 200 grams (0.44 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 49
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.9
DXO Low light score not tested 183
Other
Battery life - 270 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $228 $350