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Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax Q

Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
72
Overall
60
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 front
 
Pentax Q front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
47
Overall
40

Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax Q 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
  • Announced September 2016
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-LX15
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic LX7
Pentax Q
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 180g - 98 x 57 x 31mm
  • Announced June 2011
  • Updated by Pentax Q10
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Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax Q Overview

Following is a in-depth review of the Panasonic LX10 and Pentax Q, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the LX10 (20MP) and Q (12MP) and the LX10 (1") and Q (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The LX10 was announced 5 years after the Q which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic LX10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the LX10 scores versus the Q in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX10 over the Pentax Q

 LX10 Q 
AnnouncedSeptember 2016June 2011More modern by 64 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Panasonic LX10

 Q LX10 

Common features in the Panasonic LX10 and Pentax Q

 LX10 Q 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax Q Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LX10 enjoys outer 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) whilst the Pentax Q has proportions of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic LX10 and Pentax Q in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the LX10 compared to the Q.

Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax Q size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LX10 and Q is 88 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax Q top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax Q Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through technical specs. The image underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the LX10 and Q.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The LX10 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic LX10 will render more detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher LX10 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax Q sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax Q Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LX10 Portrait photography details
Pentax Q Portrait photography details
65
you can focus manually
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
comes with face detection focus
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
45
you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LX10 Street photography information
Pentax Q Street photography information
85
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor size is nice (1")
exports RAW files
supports touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (310g)
69
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW formats
lighter than others in class (180 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LX10 Sports photography details
Pentax Q Sports photography details
62
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
comes with tracking autofocus
terrible battery power (260 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
32
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (230 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic LX10
Travel photography with Pentax Q
75
lighter than competition in class (310g)
supports touch to focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.4)
terrible battery power (260 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
57
lighter than others in class (180 grams)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
low battery power (230 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LX10 Landscape photography info
Pentax Q Landscape photography info
70
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.4)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery power (260 CIPA)
51
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax Q mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (230 shots)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LX10 Vlogging details
Pentax Q Vlogging details
38
rather wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.4)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (310 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no external mic port
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (180 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
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Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax Q Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX10 and Pentax Q
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10Pentax Q
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 Pentax Q
Also Known as Lumix DMC-LX15 -
Class Large Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2016-09-19 2011-06-23
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Max boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 125 125
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 49 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens zoom range 24-72mm (3.0x) -
Highest aperture f/1.4-2.8 -
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Number of lenses - 8
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.10 m (at Auto ISO) 5.60 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, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MP4, H.264, AAC MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 310 gr (0.68 lb) 180 gr (0.40 lb)
Physical dimensions 106 x 60 x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") 98 x 57 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 20 47
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 20.2
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.5 11.1
DXO Low light rating 581 189
Other
Battery life 260 images 230 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 sec (3 shots)) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $700 $695