Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax WG-1
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Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax WG-1 Key Specs
(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
- Released September 2016
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-LX15
- Superseded the Panasonic LX7
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Announced February 2011
Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax WG-1 Overview
Below, we will be looking at the Panasonic LX10 versus Pentax WG-1, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the LX10 (20MP) and WG-1 (14MP) and the LX10 (1") and WG-1 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe LX10 was introduced 5 years later than the WG-1 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic LX10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax WG-1 being a Compact camera.
Before going through a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the LX10 matches up vs the WG-1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax WG-1 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 & Pentax Optio WG-1. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic LX10 Gallery & Pentax WG-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX10 over the Pentax WG-1
LX10 | WG-1 | |||
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Announced | September 2016 | February 2011 | More recent by 69 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 230k | Clearer screen (+810k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Panasonic LX10
WG-1 | LX10 |
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Common features in the Panasonic LX10 and Pentax WG-1
LX10 | WG-1 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focus | |||
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax WG-1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic LX10 features outside 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 WG-1 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic LX10 versus Pentax WG-1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the LX10 versus the WG-1.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LX10 and WG-1 is 88 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax WG-1 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at specs. The photograph below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the LX10 and WG-1.
All in all, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The LX10 with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic LX10 will resolve more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger LX10 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
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Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 | Pentax Optio WG-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 | Pentax Optio WG-1 |
Also called | Lumix DMC-LX15 | - |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Released | 2016-09-19 | 2011-02-07 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-72mm (3.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/1.4-2.8 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 12.10 m (at Auto ISO) | 3.90 m |
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, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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 data format | MP4, H.264, AAC | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | 310g (0.68 lbs) | 157g (0.35 lbs) |
Dimensions | 106 x 60 x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" 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 photos | 260 photos |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 sec (3 shots)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $700 | $350 |