Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax K-1 II
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Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax K-1 II Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax K-1 II Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 & Pentax K-1 Mark II. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic LX10 Gallery & Pentax K-1 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX10 over the Pentax K-1 II
LX10 | K-1 II | |||
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Display resolution | 1040k | 1037k | Sharper display (+3k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 II over the Panasonic LX10
K-1 II | LX10 | |||
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Announced | February 2018 | September 2016 | More modern by 17 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Display size | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Panasonic LX10 and Pentax K-1 II
LX10 | K-1 II | |||
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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.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.
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 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.
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Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax K-1 II Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 | Pentax K-1 Mark II | |
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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 |