Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax XG-1
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Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax XG-1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- 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
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-LX15
- Succeeded the Panasonic LX7
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1248mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 567g - 119 x 89 x 98mm
- Announced July 2014
Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax XG-1 Overview
On this page, we will be comparing the Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax XG-1, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the LX10 (20MP) and XG-1 (16MP) and the LX10 (1") and XG-1 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth FilmingThe LX10 was brought out 2 years later than the XG-1 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic LX10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the LX10 grades vs the XG-1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax XG-1 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 and Pentax XG-1. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic LX10 Gallery and Pentax XG-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX10 over the Pentax XG-1
LX10 | XG-1 | |||
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Announced | September 2016 | July 2014 | More recent by 27 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 460k | Sharper screen (+580k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Panasonic LX10
XG-1 | LX10 |
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Common features in the Panasonic LX10 and Pentax XG-1
LX10 | XG-1 | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen size | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax XG-1 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LX10 enjoys outer measurements of 106mm x 60mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") and a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Pentax XG-1 has measurements of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") having a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax XG-1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the LX10 and the XG-1.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the LX10 and XG-1 is 88 and 66 respectively.
Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax XG-1 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing specifications. The visual underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the LX10 and XG-1.
To sum up, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The LX10 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic LX10 will provide more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger LX10 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.
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Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax XG-1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 | Pentax XG-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 | Pentax XG-1 |
Also called | Lumix DMC-LX15 | - |
Class | Large Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2016-09-19 | 2014-07-15 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 49 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-72mm (3.0x) | 24-1248mm (52.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/1.4-2.8 | f/2.8-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 1,040k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 200k dot |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | 9.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.10 m (at Auto ISO) | 6.00 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 | Force Off, Flash Auto, Force Flash, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. + Red-Eye, Red-Eye Reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
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 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 310 grams (0.68 lb) | 567 grams (1.25 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 60 x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") | 119 x 89 x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 20 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 581 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 260 photos | 240 photos |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | LB-060 |
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 |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $700 | $599 |