Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax K-500
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Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax K-500 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
- Revealed September 2016
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-LX15
- Succeeded the Panasonic LX7
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 51600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 646g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
- Released November 2013
Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax K-500 Overview
The following is a extended overview of the Panasonic LX10 and Pentax K-500, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the LX10 (20MP) and K-500 (16MP) and the LX10 (1") and K-500 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor dimensions.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe LX10 was brought out 2 years after the K-500 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic LX10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax K-500 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before going into a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the LX10 scores vs the K-500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax K-500 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 & Pentax K-500. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic LX10 Gallery & Pentax K-500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX10 over the Pentax K-500
LX10 | K-500 | |||
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Released | September 2016 | November 2013 | Newer by 35 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 921k | Clearer display (+119k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-500 over the Panasonic LX10
K-500 | LX10 |
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Common features in the Panasonic LX10 and Pentax K-500
LX10 | K-500 | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focusing | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen |
Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax K-500 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LX10 has got physical dimensions of 106mm x 60mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") along with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Pentax K-500 has dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).
Check the Panasonic LX10 and Pentax K-500 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the LX10 and the K-500.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LX10 and K-500 is 88 and 64 respectively.
Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax K-500 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking specs. The image underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the LX10 and K-500.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The LX10 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Panasonic LX10 will give you greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images more aggressively. The younger LX10 will have a benefit in sensor technology.
Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax K-500 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax K-500 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 | Pentax K-500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 | Pentax K-500 |
Alternate name | Lumix DMC-LX15 | - |
Class | Large Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 2016-09-19 | 2013-11-27 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | PRIME M |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 116.2mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4928 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 51600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 24-72mm (3.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/1.4-2.8 | - |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,040k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 12.10 m (at Auto ISO) | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
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, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync+Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50,30,25,24 fps), 640 x 424 (30,25,24 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MP4, H.264, AAC | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 310g (0.68 pounds) | 646g (1.42 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 60 x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") | 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 20 | 79 |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.8 | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.5 | 13.1 |
DXO Low light score | 581 | 1087 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 260 pictures | 710 pictures |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | AA |
Battery model | - | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 sec (3 shots)) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $700 | $600 |