Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax Q10
59 Imaging
37 Features
73 Overall
51
92 Imaging
36 Features
56 Overall
44
Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax Q10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/16000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
- 691g - 132 x 92 x 117mm
- Introduced July 2015
- Earlier Model is Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax Q10 Overview
The following is a extended review of the Panasonic FZ300 and 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 FZ300 (12MP) and the Q10 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FZ300 was released 2 years after the Q10 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the FZ300 scores versus the Q10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax Q10 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 and Pentax Q10. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ300 Gallery and Pentax Q10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the Pentax Q10
FZ300 | Q10 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Revealed | July 2015 | September 2012 | Newer by 35 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 460k | Clearer display (+580k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Panasonic FZ300
Q10 | FZ300 |
---|
Common features in the Panasonic FZ300 and Pentax Q10
FZ300 | Q10 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manual focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurement |
Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ300 provides outer dimensions of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") having a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q10 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
Check the Panasonic FZ300 and Pentax Q10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the FZ300 and the Q10.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ300 and Q10 is 59 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading through a spec sheet. The image underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ300 and Q10.
Clearly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels so you should expect similar quality of pictures though you might want to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more recent FZ300 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 | Pentax Q10 | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 | Pentax Q10 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2015-07-16 | 2012-09-10 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine | - |
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 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 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 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 | - |
Total lenses | - | 8 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (optional) |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 12.0 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.80 m (at Auto ISO) | 7.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/2000 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 691g (1.52 lb) | 200g (0.44 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 132 x 92 x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") | 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 49 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 21.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.9 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 183 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 shots | 270 shots |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $598 | $350 |