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Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax K-1 II

Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
72
Overall
60
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 front
 
Pentax K-1 Mark II front
Portability
55
Imaging
78
Features
82
Overall
79

Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax K-1 II Key Specs

Panasonic LX10
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-72mm (F1.4-2.8) lens
  • 310g - 106 x 60 x 42mm
  • Announced September 2016
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-LX15
  • Previous Model is Panasonic LX7
Pentax K-1 II
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 819200
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF4 Mount
  • 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
  • Announced February 2018
  • Succeeded the Pentax K-1
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Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax K-1 II Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Panasonic LX10 versus Pentax K-1 II, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the LX10 (20MP) and K-1 II (36MP) and the LX10 (1") and K-1 II (Full frame) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The LX10 was unveiled 17 months earlier than the K-1 II making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic LX10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax K-1 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the LX10 scores versus the K-1 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX10 over the Pentax K-1 II

 LX10 K-1 II 
Display resolution1040k1037kSharper display (+3k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 II over the Panasonic LX10

 K-1 II LX10 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018September 2016More modern by 17 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Panasonic LX10 and Pentax K-1 II

 LX10 K-1 II 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax K-1 II Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic LX10 provides physical dimensions of 106mm x 60mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-1 II has sizing of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic LX10 versus Pentax K-1 II in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the LX10 vs the K-1 II.

Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax K-1 II size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LX10 and K-1 II is 88 and 55 respectively.

Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax K-1 II top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax K-1 II Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes only by going through specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the LX10 and K-1 II.

All in all, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The LX10 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Pentax K-1 II will provide greater detail having an extra 16 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged LX10 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax K-1 II sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax K-1 II Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax K-1 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LX10 Portrait photography details
Pentax K-1 II Portrait photography details
65
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
86
you can focus manually
fantastic resolution (36MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic LX10
Street photography with Pentax K-1 II
85
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
boasts focus by touch
lighter than competition (310g)
70
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
good ISO range (819,200)
heavier than competitors in class (1,010g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LX10 Sports photography factors
Pentax K-1 II Sports photography factors
62
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
offers tracking autofocus
low battery power (260 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
77
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic resolution (36MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
has phase detect auto focus
max fps low (4.4 frames/s)
low battery (670 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LX10 Travel photography info
Pentax K-1 II Travel photography info
75
lighter than competition (310 grams)
boasts focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
low battery power (260 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
53
weather sealing
fantastic resolution (36MP)
low battery (670 CIPA)
heavier than competitors in class (1,010g)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LX10 Landscape photography details
Pentax K-1 II Landscape photography details
70
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low battery power (260 CIPA)
82
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF4 mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic resolution (36MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
good ISO range (819,200)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
low battery (670 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LX10 Vlogging info
Pentax K-1 II Vlogging info
38
really wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competition (310g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no external mic socket
32
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has mic jack
display isn't selfie friendly
heavier than competitors in class (1,010 grams)
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Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax K-1 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX10 and Pentax K-1 II
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10Pentax K-1 Mark II
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 Pentax K-1 Mark II
Also Known as Lumix DMC-LX15 -
Type Large Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Announced 2016-09-19 2018-02-22
Body design Large Sensor Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - PRIME IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 36MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 7360 x 4912
Maximum native ISO 12800 819200
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 49 33
Cross focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF4
Lens focal range 24-72mm (3.0x) -
Highest aperture f/1.4-2.8 -
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Available lenses - 151
Crop factor 2.7 1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 4.4 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.10 m (at Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash settings 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 Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/200s
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 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MP4, H.264, AAC MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 310 gr (0.68 lbs) 1010 gr (2.23 lbs)
Physical dimensions 106 x 60 x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4")
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 photographs 670 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 sec (3 shots)) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Storage slots 1 Two
Price at launch $700 $1,737