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Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax Q10

Portability
83
Imaging
51
Features
73
Overall
59
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 front
 
Pentax Q10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
56
Overall
44

Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax Q10 Key Specs

Panasonic LX100
(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
  • Revealed September 2014
  • Successor is Panasonic LX100 II
Pentax Q10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Announced September 2012
  • Replaced the Pentax Q
  • New Model is Pentax Q7
Photography Glossary

Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax Q10 Overview

Below is a thorough assessment of the Panasonic LX100 versus Pentax Q10, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the LX100 (13MP) and the Q10 (12MP) is relatively close but the LX100 (Four Thirds) and Q10 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The LX100 was announced 2 years later than the Q10 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic LX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the LX100 scores vs the Q10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 over the Pentax Q10

 LX100 Q10 
AnnouncedSeptember 2014September 2012More recent by 25 months
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Panasonic LX100

 Q10 LX100 

Common features in the Panasonic LX100 and Pentax Q10

 LX100 Q10 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic LX100 comes with external measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") having a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs) while the Pentax Q10 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic LX100 versus Pentax Q10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the LX100 versus the Q10.

Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax Q10 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LX100 and Q10 is 83 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax Q10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through specifications. The photograph here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the LX100 and Q10.

To sum up, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The LX100 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic LX100 will result in extra detail with its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs more aggressively. The newer LX100 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax Q10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LX100 Portrait photography info
Pentax Q10 Portrait photography info
70
manual focus
megapixel count good (13 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focus
exports RAW formats
48
has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LX100 Street photography advice
Pentax Q10 Street photography advice
76
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (200g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LX100 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax Q10 as a Sports photography camera
67
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (13MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
no phase detect auto focus
36
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (270 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LX100 Travel photography factors
Pentax Q10 Travel photography factors
75
boasts focus by touch
megapixel count good (13 megapixels)
decently wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.7)
display is not selfie friendly
60
lighter than competitors in class (200 grams)
built-in flash
terrible battery (270 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LX100 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax Q10 Landscape photography highlights
73
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.7)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (13 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
54
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax Q mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (270 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LX100 Vlogging factors
Pentax Q10 Vlogging factors
35
decently wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.7)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (200g)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone jack
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Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX100 and Pentax Q10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100Pentax Q10
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 Pentax Q10
Type Large Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2014-09-15 2012-09-10
Body design Large Sensor Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor 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 13 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4112 x 3088 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 49 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens zoom range 24-75mm (3.1x) -
Largest aperture f/1.7-2.8 -
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Available lenses - 8
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 921 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,764 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100) 7.00 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, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 393 grams (0.87 lb) 200 grams (0.44 lb)
Physical dimensions 115 x 66 x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 67 49
DXO Color Depth rating 22.3 21.1
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.5 10.9
DXO Low light rating 553 183
Other
Battery life 300 photos 270 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $800 $350