Panasonic LX3 vs Pentax RZ10
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Panasonic LX3 vs Pentax RZ10 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
- Launched November 2008
- Renewed by Panasonic LX5
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
- 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
- Launched July 2011
Panasonic LX3 vs Pentax RZ10 Overview
Let's examine more closely at the Panasonic LX3 vs Pentax RZ10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the LX3 (10MP) and RZ10 (14MP) and the LX3 (1/1.63") and RZ10 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.
Photography GlossaryThe LX3 was launched 3 years earlier than the RZ10 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the LX3 grades against the RZ10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic LX3 vs Pentax RZ10 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 and Pentax Optio RZ10. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic LX3 Gallery and Pentax RZ10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX3 over the Pentax RZ10
LX3 | RZ10 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Panasonic LX3
RZ10 | LX3 | |||
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Launched | July 2011 | November 2008 | Newer by 32 months |
Common features in the Panasonic LX3 and Pentax RZ10
LX3 | RZ10 | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Missing Touch friendly display |
Panasonic LX3 vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LX3 has got exterior dimensions of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) while the Pentax RZ10 has dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).
See the Panasonic LX3 vs Pentax RZ10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the LX3 and the RZ10.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LX3 and RZ10 is 91 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic LX3 vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading a spec sheet. The picture below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the LX3 and RZ10.
Clearly, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The LX3 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Pentax RZ10 will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged LX3 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic LX3 vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 | Pentax Optio RZ10 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 | Pentax Optio RZ10 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2008-11-04 | 2011-07-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.63" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 8.07 x 5.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 44.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-60mm (2.5x) | 28-280mm (10.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.0-2.8 | f/3.2-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 4.5 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.30 m | 2.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 265g (0.58 pounds) | 178g (0.39 pounds) |
Dimensions | 109 x 60 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 39 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 19.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.8 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 94 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 178 photographs |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $449 | $200 |