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Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax RZ10

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax RZ10 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
  • Introduced July 2010
Pentax RZ10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
  • Released July 2011
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Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax RZ10 Overview

Here is a thorough review of the Panasonic FX700 and Pentax RZ10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FX700 (14MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FX700 was revealed 12 months prior to the RZ10 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the FX700 matches up vs the RZ10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Pentax RZ10

 FX700 RZ10 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Panasonic FX700

 RZ10 FX700 
ReleasedJuly 2011July 2010Fresher by 12 months

Common features in the Panasonic FX700 and Pentax RZ10

 FX700 RZ10 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FX700 features external measurements of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Pentax RZ10 has proportions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the FX700 against the RZ10.

Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax RZ10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FX700 and RZ10 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax RZ10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching technical specs. The visual underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FX700 and RZ10.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos although you would want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The older FX700 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax RZ10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FX700
Portrait photography with Pentax RZ10
38
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
35
manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FX700
Street photography with Pentax RZ10
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Sports photography details
Pentax RZ10 Sports photography details
43
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (178 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Travel photography advice
Pentax RZ10 Travel photography advice
65
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.2)
66
weather proofing
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
not so great battery (178 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax RZ10 Landscape photography highlights
49
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.2)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
43
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery (178 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Vlogging features
Pentax RZ10 Vlogging features
33
rather wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone socket
28
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
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Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX700 and Pentax RZ10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700Pentax Optio RZ10
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 Pentax Optio RZ10
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-07-21 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.2-5.9 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.40 m 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 176 gr (0.39 pounds) 178 gr (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $399 $200