Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax K-70
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Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax K-70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- 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
- Introduced September 2016
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-LX15
- Previous Model is Panasonic LX7
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- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 102400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 688g - 126 x 93 x 74mm
- Announced June 2016
- Replacement is Pentax KF
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In this article, we will be contrasting the Panasonic LX10 and Pentax K-70, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the LX10 (20MP) and the K-70 (24MP) is relatively close but the LX10 (1") and K-70 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe LX10 was brought out 4 months after the K-70 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LX10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax K-70 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the LX10 grades vs the K-70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX10 over the Pentax K-70
| LX10 | K-70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 921k | Clearer screen (+119k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-70 over the Panasonic LX10
| K-70 | LX10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Panasonic LX10 and Pentax K-70
| LX10 | K-70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | September 2016 |  | June 2016 | Same age |
| Focus manually |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax K-70 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic LX10 enjoys physical dimensions of 106mm x 60mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-70 has sizing of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") along with a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the LX10 compared to the K-70.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the LX10 and K-70 is 88 and 62 respectively.
Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax K-70 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through technical specs. The picture here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the LX10 and K-70.
As you can tell, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The LX10 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Pentax K-70 will result in greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively.
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Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax K-70 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 | Pentax K-70 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Pentax |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 | Pentax K-70 |
| Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-LX15 | - |
| Type | Large Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Introduced | 2016-09-19 | 2016-06-08 |
| Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | PRIME MII |
| 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 |
| Maximum resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 102400 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Minimum boosted ISO | 80 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| 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 range | 3cm | - |
| Total lenses | - | 151 |
| Crop factor | 2.7 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 1,040k dots | 921k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.63x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/6000s |
| Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
| Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per second | 6.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 12.10 m (at Auto ISO) | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| 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, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| 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 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) |
| Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MP4, H.264, AAC | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 310 gr (0.68 pounds) | 688 gr (1.52 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 106 x 60 x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") | 126 x 93 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") |
| 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 images | 410 images |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 sec (3 shots)) | Yes (2 or 12 secs, continuous) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Cost at launch | $700 | $649 |
