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Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax RZ10

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax RZ10 Key Specs

Panasonic FX48
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 53 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FX40
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
  • Announced July 2011
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Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax RZ10 Overview

The following is a extensive comparison of the Panasonic FX48 and Pentax RZ10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FX48 (12MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is very comparable and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FX48 was launched 3 years earlier than the RZ10 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a short view of how the FX48 grades against the RZ10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Pentax RZ10

 FX48 RZ10 

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Panasonic FX48

 RZ10 FX48 
AnnouncedJuly 2011January 2009Newer by 30 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Panasonic FX48 and Pentax RZ10

 FX48 RZ10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FX48 has exterior dimensions of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Pentax RZ10 has specifications of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FX48 and Pentax RZ10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the FX48 versus the RZ10.

Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax RZ10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FX48 and RZ10 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax RZ10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specifications. The image underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FX48 and RZ10.

To sum up, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Pentax RZ10 to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged FX48 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax RZ10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Portrait photography information
Pentax RZ10 Portrait photography information
27
features face detection focus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
35
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FX48
Street photography with Pentax RZ10
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Sports photography advice
Pentax RZ10 Sports photography advice
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (178 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Travel photography details
Pentax RZ10 Travel photography details
58
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
66
environment sealing
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
bad battery pack (178 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Landscape photography factors
Pentax RZ10 Landscape photography factors
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5")
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
43
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery pack (178 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX48 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax RZ10 as a Vlogging camera
30
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic support
28
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
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Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX48 and Pentax RZ10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48Pentax Optio RZ10
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 Pentax Optio RZ10
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FX40 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-27 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150g (0.33 lb) 178g (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 178 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - 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 1 1
Launch pricing $325 $200