Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax K-3 II
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Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax K-3 II 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
- Released September 2016
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-LX15
- Old Model is Panasonic LX7
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 51200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 800g - 131 x 100 x 77mm
- Introduced April 2015
- Replaced the Pentax K-3
Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax K-3 II Overview
The following is a thorough assessment of the Panasonic LX10 and Pentax K-3 II, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the LX10 (20MP) and the K-3 II (24MP) is fairly similar but the LX10 (1") and K-3 II (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizes.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe LX10 was announced 18 months after the K-3 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-3 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the LX10 matches up versus the K-3 II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax K-3 II Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 and Pentax K-3 II. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic LX10 Gallery and Pentax K-3 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX10 over the Pentax K-3 II
LX10 | K-3 II | |||
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Introduced | September 2016 | April 2015 | Newer by 18 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 II over the Panasonic LX10
K-3 II | LX10 | |||
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Display size | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Panasonic LX10 and Pentax K-3 II
LX10 | K-3 II | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focus | |||
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax K-3 II Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LX10 has got 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) and the Pentax K-3 II has proportions of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic LX10 and Pentax K-3 II in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the LX10 and the K-3 II.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LX10 and K-3 II is 88 and 59 respectively.
Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax K-3 II Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading technical specs. The pic here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the LX10 and K-3 II.
As you can tell, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The LX10 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Pentax K-3 II will offer you greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The fresher LX10 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
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Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax K-3 II Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 | Pentax K-3 II | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 | Pentax K-3 II |
Also Known as | Lumix DMC-LX15 | - |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2016-09-19 | 2015-04-23 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | 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 surface area | 116.2mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 6016 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 51200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 27 |
Cross focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 24-72mm (3.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/1.4-2.8 | - |
Macro focus range | 3cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3.2" |
Resolution of screen | 1,040k dot | 1,037k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | 8.3 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 12.10 m (at Auto ISO) | no built-in flash |
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 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 (available with dedicated external flash) |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MP4, H.264, AAC | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Optional |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
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 score | 20 | 80 |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.8 | 23.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.5 | 13.6 |
DXO Low light score | 581 | 1106 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 260 photos | 720 photos |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 sec (3 shots)) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | 2 |
Launch cost | $700 | $829 |