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Panasonic LX3 vs Pentax I-10

Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 front
 
Pentax Optio I-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Panasonic LX3 vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs

Panasonic LX3
(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
Pentax I-10
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX3 over the Pentax I-10

 LX3 I-10 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Panasonic LX3

 I-10 LX3 
RevealedJanuary 2010November 2008Newer by 14 months

Common features in the Panasonic LX3 and Pentax I-10

 LX3 I-10 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic LX3 vs Pentax I-10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the LX3 and I-10 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic LX3 vs Pentax I-10 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic LX3 vs Pentax I-10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX3 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX3 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LX3 Portrait photography details
Pentax I-10 Portrait photography details
40
has manual focus
delivers RAW files
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.63")
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LX3 Street photography information
Pentax I-10 Street photography information
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/1.63")
heavier than others in class (265 grams)
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic LX3
Sports photography with Pentax I-10
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.63")
doesn't have phase detect AF
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic LX3
Travel photography with Pentax I-10
60
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (265 grams)
low megapixels (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
57
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LX3 Landscape photography advice
Pentax I-10 Landscape photography advice
52
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.63")
does not have Time Lapse recording
36
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LX3 Vlogging advice
Pentax I-10 Vlogging advice
30
pretty wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
heavier than others in class (265g)
28
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
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Panasonic LX3 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX3 and Pentax I-10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3Pentax Optio I-10
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