Panasonic FX580 vs Pentax Q10
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Panasonic FX580 vs Pentax Q10 Key Specs
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- 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
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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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Panasonic FX580 vs Pentax Q10 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 and Pentax Q10. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FX580 Gallery and Pentax Q10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Pentax Q10
FX580 | Q10 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Panasonic FX580
Q10 | FX580 | |||
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Launched | September 2012 | January 2009 | More modern by 44 months | |
Focus manually | Very accurate focus | |||
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FX580 and Pentax Q10
FX580 | Q10 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 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.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.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FX580 and Q10 is 95 and 92 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic FX580 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 | Pentax Q10 | |
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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 |