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Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax RZ10

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax RZ10 Key Specs

Panasonic FS7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 139g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
Pentax RZ10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax RZ10 Overview

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic FS7 and Pentax RZ10, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the FS7 (10MP) and RZ10 (14MP) and the FS7 (1/2.5") and RZ10 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.

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The FS7 was launched 3 years earlier than the RZ10 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FS7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax RZ10 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the FS7 scores versus the RZ10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the Pentax RZ10

 FS7 RZ10 

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Panasonic FS7

 RZ10 FS7 
IntroducedJuly 2011January 2009More recent by 30 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing

Common features in the Panasonic FS7 and Pentax RZ10

 FS7 RZ10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FS7 has outer measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Pentax RZ10 has specifications of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the FS7 vs the RZ10.

Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax RZ10 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FS7 and RZ10 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax RZ10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements merely by viewing specs. The visual underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FS7 and RZ10.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FS7 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Pentax RZ10 will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older FS7 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax RZ10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Portrait photography info
Pentax RZ10 Portrait photography info
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
35
has manual focus
good MP (14MP)
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS7 as a Street photography camera
Pentax RZ10 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FS7
Sports photography with Pentax RZ10
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (178 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Travel photography info
Pentax RZ10 Travel photography info
51
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
66
environment proof
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery life (178 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Landscape photography info
Pentax RZ10 Landscape photography info
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
43
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery life (178 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS7 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax RZ10 as a Vlogging camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic jack
28
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
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Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS7 and Pentax RZ10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7Pentax Optio RZ10
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 Pentax Optio RZ10
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-16 2011-07-19
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-132mm (4.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 139 grams (0.31 lb) 178 grams (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 178 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $160 $200