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Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax Q

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 front
 
Pentax Q front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
47
Overall
39

Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax Q Key Specs

Panasonic FS7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 139g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
Pentax Q
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 180g - 98 x 57 x 31mm
  • Revealed June 2011
  • Replacement is Pentax Q10
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Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax Q Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax Q, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FS7 (10MP) and the Q (12MP) is relatively well matched but the FS7 (1/2.5") and Q (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The FS7 was unveiled 3 years before the Q and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FS7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the FS7 matches up versus the Q with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the Pentax Q

 FS7 Q 

Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Panasonic FS7

 Q FS7 
RevealedJune 2011January 2009Fresher by 29 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FS7 and Pentax Q

 FS7 Q 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax Q Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FS7 has got physical dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q has measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax Q in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the FS7 and the Q.

Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax Q size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FS7 and Q is 95 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax Q top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax Q Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic here may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS7 and Q.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FS7 using its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Pentax Q will give you greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older FS7 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax Q sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax Q Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax Q Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FS7
Portrait photography with Pentax Q
19
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
45
has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
delivers RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Street photography highlights
Pentax Q Street photography highlights
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
69
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than average in class (180 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Sports photography factors
Pentax Q Sports photography factors
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
does not have phase detect auto focus
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes tracking autofocus
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (230 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Travel photography advice
Pentax Q Travel photography advice
51
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
57
lighter than average in class (180 grams)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
terrible battery life (230 CIPA)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FS7
Landscape photography with Pentax Q
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
51
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (230 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FS7
Vlogging with Pentax Q
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic support
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (180g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone port
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Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax Q Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS7 and Pentax Q
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7Pentax Q
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 Pentax Q
Class Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2009-01-16 2011-06-23
Body design 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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens zoom range 33-132mm (4.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 8
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/2000s
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 jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 139 gr (0.31 pounds) 180 gr (0.40 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") 98 x 57 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 47
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 189
Other
Battery life - 230 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $160 $695