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Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax Q10

Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 front
 
Pentax Q10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
56
Overall
44

Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax Q10 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 606g - 130 x 97 x 118mm
  • Announced July 2013
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
  • Previous Model is Pentax Q
  • Replacement is Pentax Q7
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Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax Q10 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax Q10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the FZ70 (16MP) and Q10 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FZ70 was introduced 11 months after the Q10 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the FZ70 scores against the Q10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ70 over the Pentax Q10

 FZ70 Q10 
IntroducedJuly 2013September 2012Newer by 11 months

Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Panasonic FZ70

 Q10 FZ70 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ70 and Pentax Q10

 FZ70 Q10 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ70 has got outside dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") having a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) and the Pentax Q10 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the FZ70 against the Q10.

Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax Q10 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FZ70 and Q10 is 63 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax Q10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specifications. The image here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ70 and Q10.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic FZ70 to give more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images much more aggressively. The more modern FZ70 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax Q10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 Portrait photography details
Pentax Q10 Portrait photography details
56
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW files
small sensor (1/2.3")
48
focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW files
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 Street photography information
Pentax Q10 Street photography information
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors (606g)
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW files
lighter than competitors (200 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax Q10 as a Sports photography camera
55
excellent zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
great battery life (400 per charge)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
36
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (270 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax Q10 as a Travel photography camera
55
great battery life (400 CIPA)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (20mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (606 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
60
lighter than competitors (200g)
flash built-in
terrible battery pack (270 per charge)
low MP (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 Landscape photography factors
Pentax Q10 Landscape photography factors
54
you can focus manually
rather wide (20mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (400 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse recording
54
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW files
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (270 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FZ70
Vlogging with Pentax Q10
26
rather wide (20mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
missing microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (606 grams)
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (200g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have external mic jack
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Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ70 and Pentax Q10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70Pentax Q10
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 Pentax Q10
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2013-07-18 2012-09-10
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine -
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 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 23 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens focal range 20-1200mm (60.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Number of lenses - 8
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT Screen LCD Display TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 202 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 13.50 m 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (50i/60i, 25p/30p), 1280 x 720p (50p/60p or 25p/30p), 640 x 480 (25p/30p) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 606 grams (1.34 pounds) 200 grams (0.44 pounds)
Dimensions 130 x 97 x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 41 49
DXO Color Depth score 19.4 21.1
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 10.9
DXO Low light score 171 183
Other
Battery life 400 shots 270 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $300 $350