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Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax Q10

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 front
 
Pentax Q10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
56
Overall
44

Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax Q10 Key Specs

Panasonic FS7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push 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 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
  • Introduced September 2012
  • Previous Model is Pentax Q
  • Successor is Pentax Q7
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Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax Q10 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Panasonic FS7 and Pentax Q10, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FS7 (10MP) and the Q10 (12MP) is pretty similar but the FS7 (1/2.5") and Q10 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The FS7 was introduced 4 years prior to the Q10 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FS7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the FS7 matches up vs the Q10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the Pentax Q10

 FS7 Q10 

Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Panasonic FS7

 Q10 FS7 
IntroducedSeptember 2012January 2009Newer by 44 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FS7 and Pentax Q10

 FS7 Q10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FS7 offers outside dimensions 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 Q10 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the FS7 against the Q10.

Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax Q10 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FS7 and Q10 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax Q10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading technical specs. The image here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS7 and Q10.

As you can tell, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FS7 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Pentax Q10 will offer more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FS7 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax Q10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Portrait photography info
Pentax Q10 Portrait photography info
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
48
manual focus
high flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
provides face detection focus
saves RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Street photography info
Pentax Q10 Street photography info
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition (200g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Sports photography information
Pentax Q10 Sports photography information
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
36
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (5.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (270 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Travel photography details
Pentax Q10 Travel photography details
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
lighter than competition (200 grams)
built-in flash
not so great battery (270 per charge)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Landscape photography info
Pentax Q10 Landscape photography info
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
54
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (270 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Vlogging info
Pentax Q10 Vlogging info
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (200 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
missing external microphone jack
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Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS7 and Pentax Q10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7Pentax Q10
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 Pentax Q10
Type Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2009-01-16 2012-09-10
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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens focal range 33-132mm (4.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 8
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 7.00 m
Flash options Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/2000 seconds
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 format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 139g (0.31 lb) 200g (0.44 lb)
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 All around 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 photos
Style 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
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $160 $350