Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax K-r
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Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax K-r Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax K-r Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 & Pentax K-r. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic LX10 Gallery & Pentax K-r Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX10 over the Pentax K-r
LX10 | K-r | |||
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Announced | September 2016 | March 2011 | More modern by 68 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 921k | Crisper screen (+119k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-r over the Panasonic LX10
K-r | LX10 |
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Common features in the Panasonic LX10 and Pentax K-r
LX10 | K-r | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focus | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 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.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.
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 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.
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Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax K-r Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 | Pentax K-r | |
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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 |