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Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax K10D

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
 
Pentax K10D front
Portability
59
Imaging
49
Features
43
Overall
46

Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax K10D Key Specs

Panasonic FX48
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 53 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FX40
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
  • Announced December 2006
  • New Model is Pentax K20D
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Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax K10D Overview

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic FX48 and Pentax K10D, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FX48 (12MP) and the K10D (10MP) is pretty similar but the FX48 (1/2.3") and K10D (APS-C) boast different sensor size.

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The FX48 was released 2 years later than the K10D and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FX48 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K10D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the FX48 matches up versus the K10D with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Pentax K10D

 FX48 K10D 
AnnouncedJanuary 2009December 2006Fresher by 26 months
Screen resolution230k210kClearer screen (+20k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K10D over the Panasonic FX48

 K10D FX48 
Focus manually More precise focusing

Common features in the Panasonic FX48 and Pentax K10D

 FX48 K10D 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.5"2.5"Same screen size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax K10D Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FX48 has got external dimensions of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Pentax K10D has specifications of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FX48 and Pentax K10D in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the FX48 vs the K10D.

Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax K10D size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FX48 and K10D is 95 and 59 respectively.

Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax K10D top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax K10D Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over specifications. The visual here will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX48 and K10D.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FX48 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Panasonic FX48 will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The younger FX48 should have an edge in sensor technology.

Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax K10D sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax K10D Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax K10D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Portrait photography factors
Pentax K10D Portrait photography factors
27
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
53
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Street photography advice
Pentax K10D Street photography advice
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Sports photography highlights
Pentax K10D Sports photography highlights
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
53
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Travel photography factors
Pentax K10D Travel photography factors
58
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
49
weather sealing
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FX48
Landscape photography with Pentax K10D
33
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
55
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
tiny screen (2.5")
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (10MP)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Vlogging highlights
Pentax K10D Vlogging highlights
31
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone support
9
no video shooting
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Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax K10D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX48 and Pentax K10D
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48Pentax K10D
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 Pentax K10D
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FX40 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2009-01-27 2006-12-15
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Available lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 210 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/3000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Auto Red Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 format Motion JPEG -
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150g (0.33 lbs) 793g (1.75 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 66
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.6
DXO Low light score not tested 522
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $325 $700