Panasonic LX3 vs Pentax I-10
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Panasonic LX3 vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-60mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
- 265g - 109 x 60 x 27mm
- Released November 2008
- Successor is Panasonic LX5
(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
- Revealed January 2010
Panasonic LX3 vs Pentax I-10 Overview
The following is a extensive assessment of the Panasonic LX3 and Pentax I-10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the LX3 (10MP) and the I-10 (12MP) is very similar but the LX3 (1/1.63") and I-10 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe LX3 was released 14 months earlier than the I-10 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the LX3 scores against the I-10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic LX3 vs Pentax I-10 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 and Pentax Optio I-10. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic LX3 Gallery and Pentax I-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX3 over the Pentax I-10
LX3 | I-10 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Panasonic LX3
I-10 | LX3 | |||
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Revealed | January 2010 | November 2008 | Newer by 14 months |
Common features in the Panasonic LX3 and Pentax I-10
LX3 | I-10 | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither contains Touch display |
Panasonic LX3 vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison
If you're going to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LX3 has got outside measurements of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) while the Pentax I-10 has proportions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic LX3 and Pentax I-10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the LX3 against the I-10.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the LX3 and I-10 is 91 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic LX3 vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading technical specs. The pic below may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the LX3 and I-10.
As you can tell, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The LX3 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Pentax I-10 will offer more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged LX3 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic LX3 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 | Pentax Optio I-10 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 | Pentax Optio I-10 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2008-11-04 | 2010-01-25 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Prime |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.63" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 8.07 x 5.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 44.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-60mm (2.5x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.0-2.8 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 4.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 8.30 m | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | - | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
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 gr (0.58 pounds) | 153 gr (0.34 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 109 x 60 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 39 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 19.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.8 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 94 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $449 | $310 |