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Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax K10D

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front
 
Pentax K10D front
Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46

Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax K10D Key Specs

Panasonic FX700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
  • Announced July 2010
Pentax K10D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Introduced December 2006
  • Refreshed by Pentax K20D
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Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax K10D Overview

Below, we are looking at the Panasonic FX700 versus Pentax K10D, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the FX700 (14MP) and K10D (10MP) and the FX700 (1/2.3") and K10D (APS-C) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The FX700 was brought out 3 years after the K10D which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FX700 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K10D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the FX700 scores against the K10D when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Pentax K10D

 FX700 K10D 
IntroducedJuly 2010December 2006Newer by 44 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution230k210kCrisper display (+20k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K10D over the Panasonic FX700

 K10D FX700 

Common features in the Panasonic FX700 and Pentax K10D

 FX700 K10D 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax K10D Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FX700 features exterior measurements of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Pentax K10D has dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FX700 versus Pentax K10D in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the FX700 compared to the K10D.

Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax K10D size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FX700 and K10D is 94 and 59 respectively.

Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax K10D top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax K10D Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking specs. The pic underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FX700 and K10D.

All in all, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FX700 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Panasonic FX700 will give more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern FX700 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax K10D sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax K10D Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax K10D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FX700
Portrait photography with Pentax K10D
38
focusing manually
MP count good (14MP)
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
52
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Street photography details
Pentax K10D Street photography details
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proof
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX700 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K10D as a Sports photography camera
43
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
weather proof
supports phase detect AF
does not have liveview
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FX700
Travel photography with Pentax K10D
65
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
49
weather proof
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Landscape photography details
Pentax K10D Landscape photography details
49
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
55
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proof
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FX700
Vlogging with Pentax K10D
33
fairly wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
does not contain selfie friendly display
missing microphone port
9
no video recording
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Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax K10D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX700 and Pentax K10D
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700Pentax K10D
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 Pentax K10D
Class Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Announced 2010-07-21 2006-12-15
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.2-5.9 -
Macro focus range 3cm -
Amount of lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 210 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.40 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Auto Red Eye
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format AVCHD -
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 176 grams (0.39 pounds) 793 grams (1.75 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $399 $700