Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax Efina
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Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax Efina Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-72mm (F1.4-2.8) lens
- 310g - 106 x 60 x 42mm
- Introduced September 2016
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-LX15
- Replaced the Panasonic LX7
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 91g - 87 x 54 x 21mm
- Launched June 2013
Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax Efina Overview
On this page, we are looking at the Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax Efina, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the LX10 (20MP) and Efina (14MP) and the LX10 (1") and Efina (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.
Photography GlossaryThe LX10 was introduced 3 years after the Efina which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic LX10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the LX10 grades versus the Efina with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax Efina Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 and Pentax Efina. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic LX10 Gallery and Pentax Efina Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX10 over the Pentax Efina
LX10 | Efina | |||
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Launched | September 2016 | June 2013 | Newer by 41 months | |
Manual focus | More precise focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 230k | Crisper display (+810k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Panasonic LX10
Efina | LX10 |
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Common features in the Panasonic LX10 and Pentax Efina
LX10 | Efina | |||
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Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen |
Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax Efina Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LX10 features outside measurements of 106mm x 60mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Pentax Efina has proportions of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax Efina in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the LX10 compared to the Efina.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LX10 and Efina is 88 and 97 respectively.
Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax Efina Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through specifications. The pic below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the LX10 and Efina.
To sum up, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The LX10 having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic LX10 will show more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The younger LX10 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax Efina Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax Efina Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 | Pentax Efina | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 | Pentax Efina |
Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-LX15 | - |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2016-09-19 | 2013-06-03 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
Max boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-72mm (3.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/1.4-2.8 | f/3.5-6.3 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 20cm |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 2.5" |
Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | - | QVGA TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 1/8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1400 seconds |
Highest silent shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 12.10 m (at Auto ISO) | 4.10 m |
Flash options | 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, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 310 gr (0.68 lb) | 91 gr (0.20 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 60 x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") | 87 x 54 x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 20 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 581 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 260 images | 200 images |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI109 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 sec (3 shots)) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SC/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $700 | $10 |