Panasonic LX5 vs Pentax RZ10

In this article, we are contrasting the Panasonic LX5 vs Pentax RZ10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the LX5 (10MP) and RZ10 (14MP) and the LX5 (1/1.63") and RZ10 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The LX5 was announced 5 months after the RZ10 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the LX5 scores versus the RZ10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 & Pentax Optio RZ10. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic LX5 Gallery & Pentax RZ10 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic LX5 has got outer dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Pentax RZ10 has specifications of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the LX5 against the RZ10.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LX5 and RZ10 is 88 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing specifications. The pic here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the LX5 and RZ10.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The LX5 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Pentax RZ10 will show more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively.