Panasonic FZ100 vs Pentax Q
67 Imaging
37 Features
62 Overall
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93 Imaging
36 Features
47 Overall
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Panasonic FZ100 vs Pentax Q Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 540g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
- Revealed July 2010
- Newer Model is Panasonic FZ200
(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
- Released June 2011
- Replacement is Pentax Q10
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Its time to look a little more closely at the Panasonic FZ100 and Pentax Q, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FZ100 (14MP) and the Q (12MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe FZ100 was unveiled 11 months prior to the Q so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the FZ100 scores vs the Q in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 and Pentax Q. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FZ100 Gallery and Pentax Q Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ100 over the Pentax Q
| FZ100 | Q | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Panasonic FZ100
| Q | FZ100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | June 2011 |  | July 2010 | Newer by 11 months |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ100 and Pentax Q
| FZ100 | Q | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display size |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 460k | Identical display resolution |
| Touch display |  | Neither has Touch display |
Panasonic FZ100 vs Pentax Q Physical Comparison
If you're intending to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ100 has external measurements of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q has sizing of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic FZ100 and Pentax Q in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the FZ100 vs the Q.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the FZ100 and Q is 67 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic FZ100 vs Pentax Q Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through technical specs. The image underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ100 and Q.
As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic FZ100 to give more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged FZ100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Panasonic FZ100 vs Pentax Q Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 | Pentax Q | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 | Pentax Q |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2010-07-21 | 2011-06-23 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Venus Engine FHD | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface 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 |
| Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 25 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | Pentax Q |
| Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | - |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.2 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
| Number of lenses | - | 8 |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 460k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 11.0fps | 2.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 9.50 m | 5.60 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/2000 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 540 gr (1.19 lb) | 180 gr (0.40 lb) |
| Dimensions | 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") | 98 x 57 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 47 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 20.2 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.1 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 189 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 230 photos |
| Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | D-LI68 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail pricing | $500 | $695 |
