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Panasonic FS42 vs Pentax K10D

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 front
 
Pentax K10D front
Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46

Panasonic FS42 vs Pentax K10D Key Specs

Panasonic FS42
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1000 (Expand to 6400)
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 132g - 98 x 55 x 22mm
  • Released April 2009
Pentax K10D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Launched December 2006
  • Renewed by Pentax K20D
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Panasonic FS42 vs Pentax K10D Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Panasonic FS42 and Pentax K10D, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FS42 (10MP) and the K10D (10MP) is relatively close but the FS42 (1/2.5") and K10D (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The FS42 was unveiled 2 years after the K10D which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FS42 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K10D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the FS42 grades versus the K10D in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS42 over the Pentax K10D

 FS42 K10D 
LaunchedApril 2009December 2006Newer by 29 months
Screen resolution230k210kCrisper screen (+20k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K10D over the Panasonic FS42

 K10D FS42 
Manually focus More accurate focus

Common features in the Panasonic FS42 and Pentax K10D

 FS42 K10D 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.5"2.5"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Panasonic FS42 vs Pentax K10D Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FS42 comes with outside dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Pentax K10D has proportions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the FS42 vs the K10D.

Panasonic FS42 vs Pentax K10D size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FS42 and K10D is 95 and 59 respectively.

Panasonic FS42 vs Pentax K10D top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS42 vs Pentax K10D Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions purely by researching technical specs. The picture below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS42 and K10D.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer the same exact megapixel count albeit different sensor dimensions. The FS42 offers the smaller sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field harder. The more modern FS42 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FS42 vs Pentax K10D sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS42 vs Pentax K10D Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS42 vs Pentax K10D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS42 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax K10D Portrait photography highlights
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
no RAW format
52
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview feature
MP count low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS42 Street photography features
Pentax K10D Street photography features
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
no RAW format
low max ISO (1,000)
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS42 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K10D as a Sports photography camera
16
slow fps (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
no phase detect autofocus
52
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS42 Travel photography information
Pentax K10D Travel photography information
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
49
environment proofing
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS42 Landscape photography advice
Pentax K10D Landscape photography advice
22
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
low max ISO (1,000)
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
55
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
small screen (2.5")
no liveview feature
MP count low (10 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS42 Vlogging details
Pentax K10D Vlogging details
22
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
9
no video shooting
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Panasonic FS42 vs Pentax K10D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS42 and Pentax K10D
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42Pentax K10D
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 Pentax K10D
Type Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Released 2009-04-17 2006-12-15
Physical type Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 1000 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 33-132mm (4.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Total lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 6.3 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 210k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.30 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Auto Red Eye
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 640x480 None
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 132 grams (0.29 lbs) 793 grams (1.75 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 55 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 66
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 522
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots One One
Cost at release $580 $700