Panasonic LX3 vs Pentax K-x
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Panasonic LX3 vs Pentax K-x Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-60mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
- 265g - 109 x 60 x 27mm
- Announced November 2008
- Newer Model is Panasonic LX5
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 580g - 123 x 92 x 68mm
- Introduced December 2009
Panasonic LX3 vs Pentax K-x Overview
Let's look more closely at the Panasonic LX3 vs Pentax K-x, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the LX3 (10MP) and the K-x (12MP) is pretty well matched but the LX3 (1/1.63") and K-x (APS-C) posses different sensor dimensions.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe LX3 was announced 13 months prior to the K-x which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic LX3 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera.
Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the LX3 matches up versus the K-x in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic LX3 vs Pentax K-x Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 and Pentax K-x. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic LX3 Gallery and Pentax K-x Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX3 over the Pentax K-x
LX3 | K-x | |||
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Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-x over the Panasonic LX3
K-x | LX3 | |||
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Introduced | December 2009 | November 2008 | More recent by 13 months |
Common features in the Panasonic LX3 and Pentax K-x
LX3 | K-x | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic LX3 vs Pentax K-x Physical Comparison
When you are planning to lug around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LX3 enjoys outer dimensions of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-x has dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") and a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic LX3 vs Pentax K-x in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the LX3 against the K-x.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the LX3 and K-x is 91 and 69 respectively.
Panasonic LX3 vs Pentax K-x Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by checking specs. The visual underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the LX3 and K-x.
All in all, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The LX3 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh trickier and the Pentax K-x will give more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older LX3 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Panasonic LX3 vs Pentax K-x Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 | Pentax K-x | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 | Pentax K-x |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Announced | 2008-11-04 | 2009-12-23 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Prime |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.63" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 8.07 x 5.56mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
Sensor area | 44.9mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4288 x 2848 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 24-60mm (2.5x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/2.0-2.8 | - |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 4.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 96 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/6000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 8.30 m | 16.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear curtain, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (HD 24 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (10fps) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 416 (24 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | - | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | 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 | 265 grams (0.58 lbs) | 580 grams (1.28 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 109 x 60 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 123 x 92 x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 39 | 72 |
DXO Color Depth score | 19.6 | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.8 | 12.5 |
DXO Low light score | 94 | 811 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 1900 images |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $449 | $600 |