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Panasonic LX5 vs Pentax K10D

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 front
 
Pentax K10D front
Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46

Panasonic LX5 vs Pentax K10D Key Specs

Panasonic LX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-90mm (F2.0-3.3) lens
  • 271g - 110 x 65 x 43mm
  • Released December 2011
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic LX3
  • Renewed by Panasonic LX7
Pentax K10D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Launched December 2006
  • Updated by Pentax K20D
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Panasonic LX5 vs Pentax K10D Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Panasonic LX5 vs Pentax K10D, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the LX5 (10MP) and the K10D (10MP) is relatively well matched but the LX5 (1/1.63") and K10D (APS-C) have different sensor size.

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The LX5 was manufactured 5 years later than the K10D and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic LX5 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K10D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the LX5 grades against the K10D in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX5 over the Pentax K10D

 LX5 K10D 
LaunchedDecember 2011December 2006Fresher by 61 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k210kCrisper screen (+250k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K10D over the Panasonic LX5

 K10D LX5 

Common features in the Panasonic LX5 and Pentax K10D

 LX5 K10D 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Panasonic LX5 vs Pentax K10D Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LX5 offers external dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Pentax K10D has proportions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic LX5 vs Pentax K10D in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the LX5 versus the K10D.

Panasonic LX5 vs Pentax K10D size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the LX5 and K10D is 88 and 59 respectively.

Panasonic LX5 vs Pentax K10D top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LX5 vs Pentax K10D Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking a spec sheet. The visual here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the LX5 and K10D.

As you can see, each of the cameras come with the identical resolution albeit different sensor sizing. The LX5 contains the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow depth of field harder. The more recent LX5 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic LX5 vs Pentax K10D sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX5 vs Pentax K10D Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX5 vs Pentax K10D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LX5 Portrait photography advice
Pentax K10D Portrait photography advice
41
has manual focus
saves RAW formats
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.63")
52
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have liveview
MP count low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LX5 Street photography details
Pentax K10D Street photography details
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/1.63")
heavier than competition in class (271g)
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LX5 Sports photography factors
Pentax K10D Sports photography factors
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.63")
does not have phase detect AF
52
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
weather proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LX5 Travel photography details
Pentax K10D Travel photography details
59
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (271 grams)
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
49
weather proof
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LX5 Landscape photography advice
Pentax K10D Landscape photography advice
52
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.63")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
55
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
screen is small (2.5 inch)
does not have liveview
MP count low (10 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LX5 Vlogging information
Pentax K10D Vlogging information
29
fairly wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (271 grams)
9
can't shoot video
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Panasonic LX5 vs Pentax K10D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX5 and Pentax K10D
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5Pentax K10D
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 Pentax K10D
Category Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Released 2011-12-15 2006-12-15
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.63" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 8.07 x 5.56mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 44.9mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 24-90mm (3.8x) -
Largest aperture f/2.0-3.3 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Total lenses - 151
Crop factor 4.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.5"
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 210 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.20 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Auto Red Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format AVCHD Lite -
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 271g (0.60 lbs) 793g (1.75 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 65 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 41 66
DXO Color Depth rating 19.6 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 11.6
DXO Low light rating 132 522
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $294 $700