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Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax Q10

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 front
 
Pentax Q10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
56
Overall
44

Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax Q10 Key Specs

Panasonic FX90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 102 x 56 x 22mm
  • Released August 2011
Pentax Q10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Announced September 2012
  • Previous Model is Pentax Q
  • Successor is Pentax Q7
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Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax Q10 Overview

The following is a extensive review of the Panasonic FX90 and Pentax Q10, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FX90 (12MP) and the Q10 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FX90 was launched 12 months earlier than the Q10 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FX90 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the FX90 grades vs the Q10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Pentax Q10

 FX90 Q10 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Panasonic FX90

 Q10 FX90 
AnnouncedSeptember 2012August 2011Newer by 12 months
Focus manually More precise focusing

Common features in the Panasonic FX90 and Pentax Q10

 FX90 Q10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FX90 has got exterior measurements of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 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).

Examine the Panasonic FX90 and Pentax Q10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the FX90 against the Q10.

Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax Q10 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FX90 and Q10 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax Q10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing a spec sheet. The picture here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FX90 and Q10.

As you can see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of images though you need to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged FX90 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax Q10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Portrait photography features
Pentax Q10 Portrait photography features
21
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
48
has manual focus
above average flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Street photography features
Pentax Q10 Street photography features
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW files
lighter than average in class (200 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Sports photography information
Pentax Q10 Sports photography information
30
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
low frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery (200 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
36
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (270 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Travel photography information
Pentax Q10 Travel photography information
60
offers touch to focus
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse recording
bad battery (200 shots)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
60
lighter than average in class (200g)
flash built-in
low battery power (270 shots)
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Landscape photography advice
Pentax Q10 Landscape photography advice
36
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
bad battery (200 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
54
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax Q mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW files
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (270 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Vlogging details
Pentax Q10 Vlogging details
33
decently wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic support
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (200 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
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Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX90 and Pentax Q10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90Pentax Q10
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 Pentax Q10
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2011-08-26 2012-09-10
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 23 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.5-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Total lenses - 8
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.90 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 - 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 149 gr (0.33 lbs) 200 gr (0.44 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" 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 200 photos 270 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack 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
Launch cost $227 $350