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Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax Q10

Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
64
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front
 
Pentax Q10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
56
Overall
44

Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax Q10 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Replaced the Panasonic FZ100
  • Newer Model is Panasonic FZ300
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
  • Introduced September 2012
  • Replaced the Pentax Q
  • Newer Model is Pentax Q7
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax Q10 Overview

Following is a in depth analysis of the Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax Q10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FZ200 (12MP) and the Q10 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FZ200 was revealed very close to the Q10 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the FZ200 grades versus the Q10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Pentax Q10

 FZ200 Q10 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Panasonic FZ200

 Q10 FZ200 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ200 and Pentax Q10

 FZ200 Q10 
IntroducedJuly 2012September 2012Same generation
Manual focus More exact focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ200 has got exterior measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q10 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax Q10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the FZ200 and the Q10.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax Q10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ200 and Q10 is 65 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax Q10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing technical specs. The image here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ200 and Q10.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP and you should expect comparable quality of images although you need to consider the production date of the cameras into account.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax Q10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Portrait photography features
Pentax Q10 Portrait photography features
48
focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/4,000 seconds)
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
48
you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
features face detection focus
supports RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Street photography advice
Pentax Q10 Street photography advice
57
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (588g)
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW formats
lighter than others in class (200g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FZ200
Sports photography with Pentax Q10
46
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery (540 CIPA)
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
36
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (270 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Travel photography highlights
Pentax Q10 Travel photography highlights
55
great battery (540 CIPA)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (588g)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
lighter than others in class (200g)
built-in flash
not so great battery pack (270 shots)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Landscape photography details
Pentax Q10 Landscape photography details
48
focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
great battery (540 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse recording
54
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (270 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Vlogging features
Pentax Q10 Vlogging features
63
decently wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic socket
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition (588g)
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (200 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone port
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ200 and Pentax Q10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200Pentax Q10
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 Pentax Q10
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2012-07-18 2012-09-10
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine VII FHD -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 23 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 8
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 1,312 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 13.50 m 7.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (240, 120, 30, 25 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 jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 588g (1.30 lb) 200g (0.44 lb)
Dimensions 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 37 49
DXO Color Depth rating 19.1 21.1
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 10.9
DXO Low light rating 114 183
Other
Battery life 540 images 270 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $499 $350