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Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax Q10

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 front
 
Pentax Q10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
56
Overall
44

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax Q10 Key Specs

Panasonic FX75
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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 referred to as Lumix DMC-FX70
Pentax Q10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Revealed September 2012
  • Replaced the Pentax Q
  • Refreshed by Pentax Q7
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Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax Q10 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Pentax Q10

 FX75 Q10 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Panasonic FX75

 Q10 FX75 
RevealedSeptember 2012June 2010More recent by 27 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FX75 and Pentax Q10

 FX75 Q10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax Q10 size comparison

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

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax Q10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax Q10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FX75
Portrait photography with Pentax Q10
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
48
you can focus manually
above average flash sync (1/2,000s)
has face detect focus
exports RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FX75
Street photography with Pentax Q10
62
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (200 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FX75
Sports photography with Pentax Q10
39
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
36
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
has tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (270 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX75 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax Q10 as a Travel photography camera
67
comes with touch to focus
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
60
lighter than competition in class (200g)
built-in flash
low battery power (270 shots)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Landscape photography information
Pentax Q10 Landscape photography information
37
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
54
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (270 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Vlogging features
Pentax Q10 Vlogging features
31
pretty wide (24mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (200 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic socket
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Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX75 and Pentax Q10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75Pentax Q10
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 Pentax Q10
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FX70 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2010-06-01 2012-09-10
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor 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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.2-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Available lenses - 8
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.40 m 7.00 m
Flash modes 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
Highest flash synchronize - 1/2000s
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) 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165 grams (0.36 pounds) 200 grams (0.44 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 55 x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 49
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.9
DXO Low light score not tested 183
Other
Battery life - 270 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $139 $350