Panasonic LX5 vs Pentax I-10
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Panasonic LX5 vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-90mm (F2.0-3.3) lens
- 271g - 110 x 65 x 43mm
- Launched December 2011
- Replaced the Panasonic LX3
- Updated by Panasonic LX7
(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 LX5 vs Pentax I-10 Overview
The following is a in-depth analysis of the Panasonic LX5 and Pentax I-10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the LX5 (10MP) and the I-10 (12MP) is very comparable but the LX5 (1/1.63") and I-10 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe LX5 was introduced 23 months after the I-10 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the LX5 scores versus the I-10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic LX5 vs Pentax I-10 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 & Pentax Optio I-10. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic LX5 Gallery & Pentax I-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX5 over the Pentax I-10
LX5 | I-10 | |||
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Revealed | December 2011 | January 2010 | Newer by 23 months | |
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 LX5
I-10 | LX5 |
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Common features in the Panasonic LX5 and Pentax I-10
LX5 | I-10 | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Panasonic LX5 vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic LX5 offers outside measurements 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 I-10 has specifications of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic LX5 and Pentax I-10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the LX5 and the I-10.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the LX5 and I-10 is 88 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic LX5 vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing specs. The picture here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the LX5 and I-10.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The LX5 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Pentax I-10 will show extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger LX5 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic LX5 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 | Pentax Optio I-10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 | Pentax Optio I-10 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2011-12-15 | 2010-01-25 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine FHD | Prime |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.63" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 8.07 x 5.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 44.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-90mm (3.8x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.0-3.3 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 4.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 7.20 m | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
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 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | AVCHD Lite | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | 271 grams (0.60 pounds) | 153 grams (0.34 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 65 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") | 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 41 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 19.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.8 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 132 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $294 | $310 |