Panasonic L10 vs Pentax K-x
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Panasonic L10 vs Pentax K-x Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 556g - 135 x 96 x 78mm
- Introduced December 2007
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 580g - 123 x 92 x 68mm
- Announced December 2009
Panasonic L10 vs Pentax K-x Overview
Below, we are comparing the Panasonic L10 versus Pentax K-x, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the L10 (10MP) and the K-x (12MP) is very close but the L10 (Four Thirds) and K-x (APS-C) come with different sensor sizes.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe L10 was revealed 24 months before the K-x making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic L10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera.
Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the L10 scores versus the K-x in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic L10 vs Pentax K-x Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 and Pentax K-x. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic L10 Gallery and Pentax K-x Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic L10 over the Pentax K-x
L10 | K-x |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-x over the Panasonic L10
K-x | L10 | |||
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Announced | December 2009 | December 2007 | Newer by 24 months | |
Display dimension | 2.7" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 230k | 207k | Crisper display (+23k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic L10 and Pentax K-x
L10 | K-x | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither provides Touch display |
Panasonic L10 vs Pentax K-x Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic L10 provides exterior measurements of 135mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs) and the Pentax K-x has dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic L10 versus Pentax K-x in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the L10 compared to the K-x.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L10 and K-x is 66 and 69 respectively.
Panasonic L10 vs Pentax K-x Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specifications. The picture here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the L10 and K-x.
To sum up, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The L10 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Pentax K-x will result in greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged L10 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
Panasonic L10 vs Pentax K-x Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic L10 vs Pentax K-x Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 | Pentax K-x | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 | Pentax K-x |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Introduced | 2007-12-14 | 2009-12-23 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Prime |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4288 x 2848 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 3 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF2 |
Available lenses | 45 | 151 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 207 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 96% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.47x | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 11.00 m | 16.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear curtain, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 416 (24 fps) |
Max video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video data format | - | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | 556g (1.23 lbs) | 580g (1.28 lbs) |
Dimensions | 135 x 96 x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1") | 123 x 92 x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 55 | 72 |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.3 | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.8 | 12.5 |
DXO Low light score | 429 | 811 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 1900 photographs |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/MMC/SDHC card | SD/SDHC card |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $350 | $600 |