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Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax RZ18

Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
72
Overall
60
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ18 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax RZ18 Key Specs

Panasonic LX10
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 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
  • Launched September 2016
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-LX15
  • Previous Model is Panasonic LX7
Pentax RZ18
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
  • Launched September 2011
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Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax RZ18 Overview

The following is a detailed assessment of the Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax RZ18, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the LX10 (20MP) and RZ18 (16MP) and the LX10 (1") and RZ18 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

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The LX10 was announced 5 years after the RZ18 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic LX10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax RZ18 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the LX10 grades vs the RZ18 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX10 over the Pentax RZ18

 LX10 RZ18 
LaunchedSeptember 2016September 2011Newer by 62 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k460kClearer screen (+580k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Panasonic LX10

 RZ18 LX10 

Common features in the Panasonic LX10 and Pentax RZ18

 LX10 RZ18 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax RZ18 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LX10 has outer measurements of 106mm x 60mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Pentax RZ18 has dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the LX10 vs the RZ18.

Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax RZ18 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LX10 and RZ18 is 88 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax RZ18 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax RZ18 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out specs. The pic underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the LX10 and RZ18.

All in all, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The LX10 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic LX10 will provide more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern LX10 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax RZ18 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic LX10
Portrait photography with Pentax RZ18
65
focusing manually
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
36
manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LX10 Street photography info
Pentax RZ18 Street photography info
85
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
has focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (310 grams)
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lighter than competition in class (178g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LX10 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax RZ18 as a Sports photography camera
62
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
includes tracking focus
low battery (260 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
47
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic LX10
Travel photography with Pentax RZ18
75
lighter than competition in class (310 grams)
has focus via touch
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
low battery (260 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
71
lighter than competition in class (178g)
environment proof
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (450mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LX10 Landscape photography details
Pentax RZ18 Landscape photography details
70
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low battery (260 CIPA)
49
manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
environment proof
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic LX10
Vlogging with Pentax RZ18
38
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (310g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic port
30
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (178 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
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Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX10 and Pentax RZ18
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10Pentax Optio RZ18
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 Pentax Optio RZ18
Alternative name Lumix DMC-LX15 -
Class Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2016-09-19 2011-09-12
Body design Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-72mm (3.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/1.4-2.8 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.10 m (at Auto ISO) 2.80 m
Flash modes 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
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 310 grams (0.68 lbs) 178 grams (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 106 x 60 x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos -
Style of battery 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $700 $210