Panasonic LX5 vs Pentax K10D
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Panasonic LX5 vs Pentax K10D Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Panasonic LX5 vs Pentax K10D Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 and Pentax K10D. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic LX5 Gallery and Pentax K10D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX5 over the Pentax K10D
LX5 | K10D | |||
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Launched | December 2011 | December 2006 | Fresher by 61 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 210k | Crisper screen (+250k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax K10D over the Panasonic LX5
K10D | LX5 |
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Common features in the Panasonic LX5 and Pentax K10D
LX5 | K10D | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the LX5 and K10D is 88 and 59 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic LX5 vs Pentax K10D Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 | Pentax K10D | |
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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 |