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Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax RZ10

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax RZ10 Key Specs

Panasonic FX75
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 165g - 103 x 55 x 23mm
  • Released June 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FX70
Pentax RZ10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
  • Introduced July 2011
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax RZ10 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax RZ10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FX75 (14MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FX75 was revealed 13 months prior to the RZ10 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the FX75 scores versus the RZ10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Pentax RZ10

 FX75 RZ10 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Panasonic FX75

 RZ10 FX75 
IntroducedJuly 2011June 2010Newer by 13 months
Manual focus More exact focus

Common features in the Panasonic FX75 and Pentax RZ10

 FX75 RZ10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FX75 enjoys physical measurements of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Pentax RZ10 has sizing of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the FX75 vs the RZ10.

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax RZ10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FX75 and RZ10 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax RZ10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at technical specs. The picture here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FX75 and RZ10.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution so you can expect similar quality of images although you should really consider the age of the products into consideration. The more aged FX75 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax RZ10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Portrait photography advice
Pentax RZ10 Portrait photography advice
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
35
you can focus manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FX75
Street photography with Pentax RZ10
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Sports photography features
Pentax RZ10 Sports photography features
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (178 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Travel photography factors
Pentax RZ10 Travel photography factors
67
supports focus via touch
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
66
weather sealing
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
missing Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (178 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Landscape photography info
Pentax RZ10 Landscape photography info
37
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
43
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
bad battery pack (178 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Vlogging information
Pentax RZ10 Vlogging information
31
relatively wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
28
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
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Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX75 and Pentax RZ10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75Pentax Optio RZ10
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 Pentax Optio RZ10
Alternative name Lumix DMC-FX70 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-06-01 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine HD II -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor 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
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/2.2-5.9 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.40 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 165 gr (0.36 pounds) 178 gr (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 55 x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $139 $200