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Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax Q

Portability
68
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 front
 
Pentax Q front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
47
Overall
39

Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax Q Key Specs

Panasonic FZ40
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 494g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FZ45
Pentax Q
(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
  • Updated by Pentax Q10
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Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax Q Overview

Below is a detailed analysis of the Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax Q, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FZ40 (14MP) and the Q (12MP) is fairly close and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FZ40 was launched 11 months earlier than the Q which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the FZ40 matches up vs the Q with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ40 over the Pentax Q

 FZ40 Q 

Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Panasonic FZ40

 Q FZ40 
ReleasedJune 2011July 2010More recent by 11 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FZ40 and Pentax Q

 FZ40 Q 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax Q Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ40 features outside measurements of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") and a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q has proportions of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the FZ40 vs the Q.

Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax Q size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ40 and Q is 68 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax Q top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax Q Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ40 and Q.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic FZ40 to render greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The older FZ40 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax Q sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax Q Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax Q Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ40 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax Q as a Portrait photography camera
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manual focus
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
45
you can focus manually
high flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
exports RAW files
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FZ40
Street photography with Pentax Q
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than average in class (494g)
69
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW files
lighter than average in class (180 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
Photography Glossary

Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FZ40
Sports photography with Pentax Q
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amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (230 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ40 Travel photography advice
Pentax Q Travel photography advice
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megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (494 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than average in class (180 grams)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery power (230 per charge)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ40 Landscape photography information
Pentax Q Landscape photography information
51
manual focus
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
51
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax Q mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW files
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (230 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ40 Vlogging details
Pentax Q Vlogging details
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really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than average in class (494g)
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built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (180g)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
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Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax Q Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ40 and Pentax Q
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40Pentax Q
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 Pentax Q
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ45 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2010-07-21 2011-06-23
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine HD II -
Sensor type CCD 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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 25
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-5.2 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Available lenses - 8
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 9.50 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format AVCHD Lite MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 494 grams (1.09 pounds) 180 grams (0.40 pounds)
Dimensions 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" 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 photographs
Battery type - 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 1 1
Cost at launch $420 $695