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Panasonic L10 vs Pentax K-x

Portability
66
Imaging
44
Features
38
Overall
41
Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 front
 
Pentax K-x front
Portability
69
Imaging
52
Features
47
Overall
50

Panasonic L10 vs Pentax K-x Key Specs

Panasonic L10
(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
Pentax K-x
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic L10 over the Pentax K-x

 L10 K-x 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-x over the Panasonic L10

 K-x L10 
AnnouncedDecember 2009December 2007Newer by 24 months
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k207kCrisper display (+23k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic L10 and Pentax K-x

 L10 K-x 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic L10 vs Pentax K-x size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic L10 vs Pentax K-x Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic L10 vs Pentax K-x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic L10
Portrait photography with Pentax K-x
56
manual focus
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
low MP (10 megapixels)
63
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic L10 Street photography factors
Pentax K-x Street photography factors
59
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competitors (556 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic L10 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K-x as a Sports photography camera
42
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
61
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great battery power (1,900 CIPA)
has phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic L10 Travel photography highlights
Pentax K-x Travel photography highlights
51
lighter than competitors (556 grams)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
54
great battery power (1,900 shots)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic L10 Landscape photography factors
Pentax K-x Landscape photography factors
49
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse recording
61
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
great battery power (1,900 CIPA)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic L10 Vlogging advice
Pentax K-x Vlogging advice
9
lack of video recording
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focus
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
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Panasonic L10 vs Pentax K-x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic L10 and Pentax K-x
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10Pentax K-x
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