Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax 645D
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Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax 645D Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-72mm (F1.4-2.8) lens
- 310g - 106 x 60 x 42mm
- Released September 2016
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-LX15
- Superseded the Panasonic LX7
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- 40MP - Medium format Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 1600
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- No Video
- Pentax 645AF2 Mount
- 1480g - 156 x 117 x 119mm
- Released March 2010
- Replacement is Pentax 645Z
Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax 645D Overview
Below is a extended analysis of the Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax 645D, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Pro DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the LX10 (20MP) and 645D (40MP) and the LX10 (1") and 645D (Medium format) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe LX10 was manufactured 6 years later than the 645D and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LX10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax 645D being a Large SLR camera.
Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the LX10 grades vs the 645D in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax 645D Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 and Pentax 645D. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic LX10 Gallery and Pentax 645D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX10 over the Pentax 645D
LX10 | 645D | |||
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Released | September 2016 | March 2010 | More recent by 80 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 921k | Sharper screen (+119k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax 645D over the Panasonic LX10
645D | LX10 |
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Common features in the Panasonic LX10 and Pentax 645D
LX10 | 645D | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax 645D Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LX10 enjoys external measurements of 106mm x 60mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") and a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Pentax 645D has measurements of 156mm x 117mm x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7") with a weight of 1480 grams (3.26 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax 645D in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the LX10 and the 645D.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the LX10 and 645D is 88 and 50 respectively.
Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax 645D Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by checking specifications. The photograph below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the LX10 and 645D.
To sum up, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The LX10 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Pentax 645D will give extra detail due to its extra 20 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent LX10 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax 645D Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 | Pentax 645D | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 | Pentax 645D |
Also Known as | Lumix DMC-LX15 | - |
Category | Large Sensor Compact | Pro DSLR |
Released | 2016-09-19 | 2010-03-10 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Large SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Prime II |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1" | Medium format |
Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 44 x 33mm |
Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 1,452.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 40 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Max resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 7264 x 5440 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
Max enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Min native ISO | 125 | 200 |
RAW pictures | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 80 | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Pentax 645AF2 |
Lens zoom range | 24-72mm (3.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/1.4-2.8 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 6 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 0.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,040k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle and with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 98 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.85x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.10 m (at Auto ISO) | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto w/ red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/125 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | - |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | None |
Video format | MP4, H.264, AAC | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 310 grams (0.68 pounds) | 1480 grams (3.26 pounds) |
Dimensions | 106 x 60 x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") | 156 x 117 x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 20 | 82 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.8 | 24.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.5 | 12.6 |
DXO Low light rating | 581 | 1262 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 260 shots | 800 shots |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 sec (3 shots)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC |
Card slots | One | Dual |
Launch pricing | $700 | $4,000 |