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Panasonic FX580 vs Pentax Q10

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
29
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 front
 
Pentax Q10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
56
Overall
44

Panasonic FX580 vs Pentax Q10 Key Specs

Panasonic FX580
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FX550
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
  • Launched September 2012
  • Old Model is Pentax Q
  • Later Model is Pentax Q7
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Panasonic FX580 vs Pentax Q10 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Panasonic FX580 versus Pentax Q10, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FX580 (12MP) and the Q10 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FX580 was revealed 4 years prior to the Q10 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FX580 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the FX580 scores against the Q10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Pentax Q10

 FX580 Q10 

Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Panasonic FX580

 Q10 FX580 
LaunchedSeptember 2012January 2009More modern by 44 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FX580 and Pentax Q10

 FX580 Q10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Panasonic FX580 vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FX580 comes with outside measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q10 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FX580 versus Pentax Q10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the FX580 versus the Q10.

Panasonic FX580 vs Pentax Q10 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FX580 and Q10 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FX580 vs Pentax Q10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX580 vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading technical specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FX580 and Q10.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution so you should expect similar quality of pictures although you may want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged FX580 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FX580 vs Pentax Q10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX580 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX580 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FX580
Portrait photography with Pentax Q10
26
includes face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
48
manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
has face detect focus
exports RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Street photography advice
Pentax Q10 Street photography advice
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW files
lighter than others in class (200g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Sports photography factors
Pentax Q10 Sports photography factors
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
36
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has tracking focus
slow fps (5.0 fps)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (270 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Travel photography factors
Pentax Q10 Travel photography factors
58
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
60
lighter than others in class (200 grams)
flash built-in
low battery power (270 CIPA)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Landscape photography info
Pentax Q10 Landscape photography info
36
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
54
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (270 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FX580
Vlogging with Pentax Q10
30
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (200 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of microphone socket
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Panasonic FX580 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX580 and Pentax Q10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580Pentax Q10
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 Pentax Q10
Also called Lumix DMC-FX550 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2009-01-27 2012-09-10
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 11 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Available lenses - 8
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m 7.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167 gr (0.37 pounds) 200 gr (0.44 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail cost $499 $350