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Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax Q

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 front
 
Pentax Q front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
47
Overall
39

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax Q 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
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FX70
Pentax Q
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 180g - 98 x 57 x 31mm
  • Announced June 2011
  • Replacement is Pentax Q10
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Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax Q Overview

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Pentax Q

 FX75 Q 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Panasonic FX75

 Q FX75 
AnnouncedJune 2011June 2010More modern by 12 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FX75 and Pentax Q

 FX75 Q 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax Q Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax Q size comparison

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

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax Q top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax Q Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax Q sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax Q Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX75 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax Q as a Portrait photography camera
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
45
manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
supports RAW formats
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Street photography highlights
Pentax Q Street photography highlights
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
69
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (180g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Sports photography factors
Pentax Q Sports photography factors
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
31
image stabilization (Sensor based)
has tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (230 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FX75
Travel photography with Pentax Q
67
offers focus via touch
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.2)
57
lighter than competition in class (180 grams)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
bad battery pack (230 CIPA)
low resolution (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Landscape photography details
Pentax Q Landscape photography details
37
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
51
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW formats
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (230 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Vlogging advice
Pentax Q Vlogging advice
31
quite wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
34
image stabilization (Sensor based)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (180g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
missing external mic socket
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Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax Q Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX75 and Pentax Q
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75Pentax Q
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 Pentax Q
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FX70 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2010-06-01 2011-06-23
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine HD II -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.2-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Number of lenses - 8
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.40 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (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 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165g (0.36 lbs) 180g (0.40 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 55 x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $139 $695