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Panasonic FS15 vs Pentax Q10

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 front
 
Pentax Q10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
56
Overall
44

Panasonic FS15 vs Pentax Q10 Key Specs

Panasonic FS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
Pentax Q10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Announced September 2012
  • Earlier Model is Pentax Q
  • Replacement is Pentax Q7
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Panasonic FS15 vs Pentax Q10 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FS15 versus Pentax Q10, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FS15 (12MP) and the Q10 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FS15 was launched 4 years prior to the Q10 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the FS15 scores versus the Q10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Pentax Q10

 FS15 Q10 

Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Panasonic FS15

 Q10 FS15 
AnnouncedSeptember 2012January 2009More recent by 44 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FS15 and Pentax Q10

 FS15 Q10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FS15 vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FS15 provides outer dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q10 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FS15 versus Pentax Q10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the FS15 and the Q10.

Panasonic FS15 vs Pentax Q10 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FS15 and Q10 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FS15 vs Pentax Q10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS15 vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by researching specs. The graphic below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS15 and Q10.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you should always factor the production date of the cameras into account. The older FS15 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FS15 vs Pentax Q10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS15 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS15 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax Q10 Portrait photography highlights
20
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
48
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
provides face detection focus
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Street photography info
Pentax Q10 Street photography info
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (200 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS15 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax Q10 as a Sports photography camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
36
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (5.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (270 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Travel photography features
Pentax Q10 Travel photography features
51
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
60
lighter than competition in class (200 grams)
has built in flash
not so great battery pack (270 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS15 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax Q10 as a Landscape photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
54
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax Q mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (270 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Vlogging advice
Pentax Q10 Vlogging advice
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic jack
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (200g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
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Panasonic FS15 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS15 and Pentax Q10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15Pentax Q10
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 Pentax Q10
Type Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2009-01-16 2012-09-10
Physical type Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 11 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens focal range 29-145mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Number of lenses - 8
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 7.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 136 grams (0.30 pounds) 200 grams (0.44 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $180 $350