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.

The 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.

Panasonic LX5 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder


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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 |