Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax Q

On this page, we are contrasting the Panasonic FX75 versus Pentax Q, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FX75 (14MP) and the Q (12MP) is very close and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

The FX75 was revealed 12 months before the Q which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FX75 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the FX75 scores against the Q with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 and Pentax Q. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FX75 Gallery and Pentax Q Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FX75 enjoys outer dimensions of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Pentax Q has measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") along with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FX75 versus Pentax Q in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the FX75 vs the Q.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FX75 and Q is 94 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing technical specs. The image below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FX75 and Q.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic FX75 to result in greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged FX75 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.