Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax Q10
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Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax Q10 Key Specs
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- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand 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
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-LX15
- Older Model is Panasonic LX7
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On this page, we will be reviewing the Panasonic LX10 and Pentax Q10, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the LX10 (20MP) and Q10 (12MP) and the LX10 (1") and Q10 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe LX10 was introduced 4 years later than the Q10 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic LX10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the LX10 scores versus the Q10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX10 over the Pentax Q10
| LX10 | Q10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | September 2016 |  | September 2012 | More recent by 49 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 460k | Sharper screen (+580k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Panasonic LX10
| Q10 | LX10 |
|---|
Common features in the Panasonic LX10 and Pentax Q10
| LX10 | Q10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen |
Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic LX10 features outer measurements of 106mm x 60mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") having a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q10 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic LX10 and Pentax Q10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the LX10 and the Q10.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the LX10 and Q10 is 88 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the LX10 and Q10.
All in all, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The LX10 using its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Panasonic LX10 will give more detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern LX10 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.
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Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 | Pentax Q10 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Pentax |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 | Pentax Q10 |
| Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-LX15 | - |
| Category | Large Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Released | 2016-09-19 | 2012-09-10 |
| Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 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 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Minimum boosted ISO | 80 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 49 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | Pentax Q |
| Lens zoom range | 24-72mm (3.0x) | - |
| Max aperture | f/1.4-2.8 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
| Number of lenses | - | 8 |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Optical (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
| Highest silent shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
| Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 12.10 m (at Auto ISO) | 7.00 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, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/2000 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 pounds) | 200 gr (0.44 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 106 x 60 x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") | 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 20 | 49 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 22.8 | 21.1 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.5 | 10.9 |
| DXO Low light rating | 581 | 183 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 260 photos | 270 photos |
| Type of battery | 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 | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch price | $700 | $350 |