Panasonic LX5 vs Pentax Q10

Following is a comprehensive review of the Panasonic LX5 and Pentax Q10, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the LX5 (10MP) and the Q10 (12MP) is very well matched but the LX5 (1/1.63") and Q10 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The LX5 was unveiled 9 months prior to the Q10 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LX5 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the LX5 grades against the Q10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 & Pentax Q10. The full galleries are available at Panasonic LX5 Gallery & Pentax Q10 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic LX5 has outer measurements of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Pentax Q10 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the LX5 and the Q10.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LX5 and Q10 is 88 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes simply by checking specifications. The picture underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the LX5 and Q10.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The LX5 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Pentax Q10 will resolve greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged LX5 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.