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Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax Q

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front
 
Pentax Q front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
47
Overall
39

Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax Q 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 Q
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 180g - 98 x 57 x 31mm
  • Revealed June 2011
  • Successor is Pentax Q10
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Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax Q Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Panasonic FX700 versus Pentax Q, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FX700 (14MP) and the Q (12MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FX700 was revealed 11 months before the Q which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FX700 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the FX700 grades vs the Q for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Pentax Q

 FX700 Q 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Panasonic FX700

 Q FX700 
RevealedJune 2011July 2010Newer by 11 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FX700 and Pentax Q

 FX700 Q 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax Q Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FX700 enjoys physical dimensions of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q has measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the FX700 against the Q.

Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax Q size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX700 and Q is 94 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax Q top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax Q Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through specs. The picture here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX700 and Q.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic FX700 to render greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged FX700 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax Q sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax Q Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX700 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax Q as a Portrait photography camera
38
manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
45
focusing manually
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
supports RAW formats
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Street photography highlights
Pentax Q Street photography highlights
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
69
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW formats
lighter than others (180 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FX700
Sports photography with Pentax Q
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
31
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (230 per charge)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FX700
Travel photography with Pentax Q
65
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
57
lighter than others (180 grams)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (230 shots)
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX700 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax Q as a Landscape photography camera
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manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
51
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW formats
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (230 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FX700
Vlogging with Pentax Q
33
decently wide (24mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic jack
34
image stabilization (Sensor based)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (180g)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone port
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Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax Q Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX700 and Pentax Q
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700Pentax Q
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 Pentax Q
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2010-07-21 2011-06-23
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CMOS 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 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.2-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Available lenses - 8
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.40 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 176 gr (0.39 lb) 180 gr (0.40 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") 98 x 57 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 47
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 189
Other
Battery life - 230 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $399 $695