Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax I-10
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Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise 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
- Previous Model is Panasonic LX7
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
- Launched January 2010
Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax I-10 Overview
The following is a detailed assessment of the Panasonic LX10 and Pentax I-10, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the LX10 (20MP) and I-10 (12MP) and the LX10 (1") and I-10 (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe LX10 was introduced 6 years after the I-10 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic LX10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax I-10 being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the LX10 matches up against the I-10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax I-10 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 and Pentax Optio I-10. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic LX10 Gallery and Pentax I-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX10 over the Pentax I-10
LX10 | I-10 | |||
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Launched | September 2016 | January 2010 | Newer by 81 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 230k | Crisper screen (+810k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Panasonic LX10
I-10 | LX10 |
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Common features in the Panasonic LX10 and Pentax I-10
LX10 | I-10 | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focus | |||
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LX10 features exterior 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 I-10 has proportions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).
See the Panasonic LX10 and Pentax I-10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the LX10 against the I-10.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LX10 and I-10 is 88 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by going over technical specs. The picture below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the LX10 and I-10.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The LX10 having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic LX10 will offer more detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern LX10 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
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Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 | Pentax Optio I-10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 | Pentax Optio I-10 |
Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-LX15 | - |
Class | Large Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2016-09-19 | 2010-01-25 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Prime |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 116.2mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-72mm (3.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/1.4-2.8 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 1,040k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 12.10 m (at Auto ISO) | 4.00 m |
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, Soft |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
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 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MP4, H.264, AAC | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 310g (0.68 pounds) | 153g (0.34 pounds) |
Dimensions | 106 x 60 x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") | 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
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 | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 sec (3 shots)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $700 | $310 |