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.

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.

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 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
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 |