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Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax Q10

Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 front
 
Pentax Q10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
56
Overall
44

Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax Q10 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ150
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 528g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Launched April 2012
Pentax Q10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Introduced September 2012
  • Succeeded the Pentax Q
  • Replacement is Pentax Q7
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax Q10 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Panasonic FZ150 versus Pentax Q10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FZ150 (12MP) and the Q10 (12MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FZ150 was launched 5 months before the Q10 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the FZ150 matches up versus the Q10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Pentax Q10

 FZ150 Q10 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Panasonic FZ150

 Q10 FZ150 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ150 and Pentax Q10

 FZ150 Q10 
IntroducedApril 2012September 2012Same generation
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ150 enjoys exterior measurements of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q10 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FZ150 versus Pentax Q10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the FZ150 against the Q10.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax Q10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ150 and Q10 is 67 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax Q10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through specs. The image here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ150 and Q10.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of files though you will need to factor the production date of the cameras into account.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax Q10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax Q10 as a Portrait photography camera
41
manual focus
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
48
you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000s)
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FZ150
Street photography with Pentax Q10
58
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
sensor is small (1/2.3")
heavier than others (528g)
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW files
lighter than others (200 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax Q10 as a Sports photography camera
43
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good battery life (410 shots)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
36
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (270 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Travel photography details
Pentax Q10 Travel photography details
56
good battery life (410 shots)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (528g)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
lighter than others (200g)
flash built-in
not so great battery power (270 shots)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax Q10 Landscape photography highlights
48
manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (410 per charge)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
54
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax Q mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (270 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Vlogging details
Pentax Q10 Vlogging details
62
pretty wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has mic socket
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than others (528 grams)
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (200g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
missing mic support
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ150 and Pentax Q10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150Pentax Q10
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 Pentax Q10
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2012-04-11 2012-09-10
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 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 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 23 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.2 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Available lenses - 8
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (optional)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 12.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 9.50 m 7.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 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, Motion JPEG 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 528 grams (1.16 lb) 200 grams (0.44 lb)
Dimensions 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 40 49
DXO Color Depth score 19.4 21.1
DXO Dynamic range score 10.9 10.9
DXO Low light score 132 183
Other
Battery life 410 images 270 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $499 $350