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Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax K-r

Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
72
Overall
60
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 front
 
Pentax K-r front
Portability
67
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52

Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax K-r Key Specs

Panasonic LX10
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost 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
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-LX15
  • Succeeded the Panasonic LX7
Pentax K-r
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 598g - 125 x 97 x 68mm
  • Announced March 2011
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Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax K-r Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Panasonic LX10 versus Pentax K-r, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the LX10 (20MP) and K-r (12MP) and the LX10 (1") and K-r (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.

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The LX10 was revealed 5 years after the K-r which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic LX10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the LX10 scores versus the K-r when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX10 over the Pentax K-r

 LX10 K-r 
AnnouncedSeptember 2016March 2011More modern by 68 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k921kCrisper screen (+119k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-r over the Panasonic LX10

 K-r LX10 

Common features in the Panasonic LX10 and Pentax K-r

 LX10 K-r 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax K-r Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LX10 offers physical dimensions of 106mm x 60mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") and a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Pentax K-r has measurements of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic LX10 versus Pentax K-r in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the LX10 and the K-r.

Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax K-r size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LX10 and K-r is 88 and 67 respectively.

Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax K-r top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax K-r Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing specifications. The pic below may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the LX10 and K-r.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The LX10 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Panasonic LX10 will result in greater detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots more aggressively. The more modern LX10 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax K-r sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax K-r Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax K-r Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LX10 Portrait photography factors
Pentax K-r Portrait photography factors
65
manual focus
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
provides face detection focus
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
63
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focus
saves RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic LX10
Street photography with Pentax K-r
85
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW formats
features focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (310g)
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic LX10
Sports photography with Pentax K-r
62
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
provides tracking autofocus
not so great battery (260 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
55
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12MP)
bad battery (470 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LX10 Travel photography details
Pentax K-r Travel photography details
75
lighter than competition in class (310 grams)
features focus by touch
good MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.4)
not so great battery (260 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
47
flash built-in
bad battery (470 per charge)
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LX10 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax K-r Landscape photography highlights
70
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.4)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
not so great battery (260 shots)
65
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
bad battery (470 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LX10 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K-r as a Vlogging camera
38
relatively wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.4)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (310g)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
26
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect focus
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
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Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax K-r Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX10 and Pentax K-r
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10Pentax K-r
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 Pentax K-r
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-LX15 -
Class Large Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2016-09-19 2011-03-11
Body design Large Sensor Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Prime II
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" APS-C
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 4288 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 125 200
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO 80 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 49 11
Cross type focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 24-72mm (3.0x) -
Largest aperture f/1.4-2.8 -
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Available lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 2.7 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/6000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 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, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync, High-Speed Sync and Wireless Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MP4, H.264, AAC Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 310g (0.68 lbs) 598g (1.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 106 x 60 x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") 125 x 97 x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 20 72
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 22.9
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.5 12.4
DXO Low light rating 581 755
Other
Battery life 260 pictures 470 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI109,4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 sec (3 shots)) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $700 $1,100