Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax K-3
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Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax K-3 Key Specs
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- 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
- Introduced September 2016
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-LX15
- Earlier Model is Panasonic LX7
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- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 51200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 800g - 131 x 100 x 77mm
- Launched April 2014
- Renewed by Pentax K-3 II
Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax K-3 Overview
Lets look a little more closely at the Panasonic LX10 versus Pentax K-3, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the LX10 (20MP) and the K-3 (24MP) is very well matched but the LX10 (1") and K-3 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor measurements.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe LX10 was brought out 2 years later than the K-3 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic LX10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax K-3 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before going into a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the LX10 grades against the K-3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax K-3 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 & Pentax K-3. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic LX10 Gallery & Pentax K-3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX10 over the Pentax K-3
LX10 | K-3 | |||
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Launched | September 2016 | April 2014 | Fresher by 30 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 1037k | Sharper display (+3k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-3 over the Panasonic LX10
K-3 | LX10 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Panasonic LX10 and Pentax K-3
LX10 | K-3 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen |
Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax K-3 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic LX10 provides outer measurements of 106mm x 60mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Pentax K-3 has specifications of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic LX10 versus Pentax K-3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the LX10 compared to the K-3.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the LX10 and K-3 is 88 and 59 respectively.
Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax K-3 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking technical specs. The graphic here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the LX10 and K-3.
As you can tell, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The LX10 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Pentax K-3 will give greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer LX10 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
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Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax K-3 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 | Pentax K-3 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 | Pentax K-3 |
Also Known as | Lumix DMC-LX15 | - |
Category | Large Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2016-09-19 | 2014-04-10 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Prime III |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 116.2mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 24MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 6016 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 51200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 27 |
Cross type focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens zoom range | 24-72mm (3.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/1.4-2.8 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3.2" |
Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dots | 1,037 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Max silent shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per second | 8.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.10 m (at Auto ISO) | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
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, slow sync + red-eye, trailing curtain sync, high speed, wireless, manual |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/180 secs |
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, 30p, 25p, 24p) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MP4, H.264, AAC | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 310g (0.68 lb) | 800g (1.76 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 60 x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") | 131 x 100 x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 20 | 80 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.8 | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.5 | 13.4 |
DXO Low light rating | 581 | 1216 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 260 photographs | 560 photographs |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 sec (3 shots)) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | Dual |
Launch cost | $700 | $639 |