Panasonic FS42 vs Pentax Q10
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Panasonic FS42 vs Pentax Q10 Key Specs
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- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1000 (Boost to 6400)
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 132g - 98 x 55 x 22mm
- Introduced April 2009
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Panasonic FS42 vs Pentax Q10 Overview
Below, we will be reviewing the Panasonic FS42 vs Pentax Q10, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FS42 (10MP) and the Q10 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the FS42 (1/2.5") and Q10 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe FS42 was launched 4 years earlier than the Q10 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FS42 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the FS42 matches up against the Q10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic FS42 vs Pentax Q10 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 and Pentax Q10. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS42 Gallery and Pentax Q10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS42 over the Pentax Q10
FS42 | Q10 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Panasonic FS42
Q10 | FS42 | |||
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Announced | September 2012 | April 2009 | Fresher by 41 months | |
Manually focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FS42 and Pentax Q10
FS42 | Q10 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | No Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic FS42 vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FS42 has external measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q10 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
Check the Panasonic FS42 vs Pentax Q10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the FS42 against the Q10.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FS42 and Q10 is 95 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic FS42 vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FS42 and Q10.
Clearly, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FS42 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Pentax Q10 will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The older FS42 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Panasonic FS42 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 | Pentax Q10 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 | Pentax Q10 |
Type | Ultracompact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2009-04-17 | 2012-09-10 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 24.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1000 | 6400 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Pentax Q |
Lens zoom range | 33-132mm (4.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 8 |
Crop factor | 6.3 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (optional) |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.30 m | 7.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone 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 | 132 grams (0.29 lb) | 200 grams (0.44 lb) |
Dimensions | 98 x 55 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 49 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 21.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.9 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 183 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 270 pictures |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $580 | $350 |