Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax Q
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Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax Q Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 13MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
- 393g - 115 x 66 x 55mm
- Released September 2014
- Updated by Panasonic LX100 II
(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
Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax Q Overview
Here is a comprehensive review of the Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax Q, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the LX100 (13MP) and the Q (12MP) is very close but the LX100 (Four Thirds) and Q (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.
Photography GlossaryThe LX100 was introduced 3 years later than the Q and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the LX100 matches up vs the Q in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax Q Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 & Pentax Q. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic LX100 Gallery & Pentax Q Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 over the Pentax Q
LX100 | Q | |||
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Announced | September 2014 | June 2011 | Fresher by 40 months | |
Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Clearer display (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Panasonic LX100
Q | LX100 |
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Common features in the Panasonic LX100 and Pentax Q
LX100 | Q | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither has Touch display |
Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax Q Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry your camera, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LX100 has physical dimensions of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") along with a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs) and the Pentax Q has measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax Q in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the LX100 and the Q.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LX100 and Q is 83 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax Q Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by researching specifications. The visual underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the LX100 and Q.
Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The LX100 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic LX100 will result in greater detail using its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The fresher LX100 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.
Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax Q Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax Q Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 | Pentax Q | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 | Pentax Q |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2014-09-15 | 2011-06-23 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 13MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4112 x 3088 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Min boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Pentax Q |
Lens focal range | 24-75mm (3.1x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/1.7-2.8 | - |
Macro focus range | 3cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 8 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 921 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,764 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Highest silent shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 11.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100) | 5.60 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, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/2000 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 | 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 | MPEG-4, AVCHD | 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 393g (0.87 lbs) | 180g (0.40 lbs) |
Dimensions | 115 x 66 x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") | 98 x 57 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 67 | 47 |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.3 | 20.2 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.5 | 11.1 |
DXO Low light score | 553 | 189 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 photographs | 230 photographs |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $800 | $695 |