Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax Q10

Below is a thorough analysis of the Panasonic FX75 versus Pentax Q10, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FX75 (14MP) and the Q10 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FX75 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the Q10 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FX75 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the FX75 grades vs the Q10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 & Pentax Q10. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FX75 Gallery & Pentax Q10 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FX75 has got outside measurements of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q10 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FX75 versus Pentax Q10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the FX75 compared to the Q10.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FX75 and Q10 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FX75 and Q10.

As you can see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Panasonic FX75 to resolve greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The older FX75 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.