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Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax Q10

Portability
59
Imaging
37
Features
73
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 front
 
Pentax Q10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
56
Overall
44

Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax Q10 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ300
(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
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
  • Revealed September 2012
  • Previous Model is Pentax Q
  • Replacement is Pentax Q7
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the Pentax Q10

 FZ300 Q10 
RevealedJuly 2015September 2012Newer by 35 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k460kClearer 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 dimensions3"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).

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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.

Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax Q10 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ300 and Q10 is 59 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax Q10 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax Q10 as a Portrait photography camera
46
has manual focus
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
48
manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000s)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FZ300
Street photography with Pentax Q10
59
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
provides focus by touch
environment proof
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than others in class (691 grams)
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW formats
lighter than others (200g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Sports photography features
Pentax Q10 Sports photography features
51
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery life (380 shots)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
36
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (270 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Travel photography factors
Pentax Q10 Travel photography factors
59
better than average battery life (380 shots)
environment proof
provides focus by touch
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
more heavy than others in class (691g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
lighter than others (200g)
flash built-in
bad battery (270 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Landscape photography features
Pentax Q10 Landscape photography features
52
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
54
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax Q mount)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (270 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Vlogging highlights
Pentax Q10 Vlogging highlights
62
fairly wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone support
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than others in class (691g)
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (200g)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ300 and Pentax Q10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300Pentax 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