Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax I-10
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Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 13MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
- 393g - 115 x 66 x 55mm
- Introduced September 2014
- Updated by Panasonic LX100 II
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
- Launched January 2010
Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax I-10 Overview
Following is a in-depth overview of the Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax I-10, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the LX100 (13MP) and the I-10 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the LX100 (Four Thirds) and I-10 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe LX100 was announced 4 years after the I-10 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic LX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax I-10 being a Compact camera.
Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the LX100 scores against the I-10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax I-10 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 & Pentax Optio I-10. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic LX100 Gallery & Pentax I-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 over the Pentax I-10
LX100 | I-10 | |||
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Launched | September 2014 | January 2010 | More modern by 57 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Panasonic LX100
I-10 | LX100 |
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Common features in the Panasonic LX100 and Pentax I-10
LX100 | I-10 | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither contains Touch display |
Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LX100 has got exterior measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") with a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs) while the Pentax I-10 has measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax I-10 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the LX100 vs the I-10.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the LX100 and I-10 is 83 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by going through specifications. The picture below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the LX100 and I-10.
Plainly, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The LX100 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic LX100 will provide greater detail with its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern LX100 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 | Pentax Optio I-10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 | Pentax Optio I-10 |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2014-09-15 | 2010-01-25 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine | Prime |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 13 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4112 x 3088 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
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 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-75mm (3.1x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/1.7-2.8 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 921k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,764k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 11.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100) | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 393 grams (0.87 lbs) | 153 grams (0.34 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 115 x 66 x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") | 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 67 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.3 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 553 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 shots | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $800 | $310 |