Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax K10D

In this article, we will be comparing the Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax K10D, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the LX7 (10MP) and the K10D (10MP) is relatively close but the LX7 (1/1.7") and K10D (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The LX7 was launched 5 years later than the K10D and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LX7 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K10D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the LX7 grades versus the K10D when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 & Pentax K10D. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic LX7 Gallery & Pentax K10D Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic LX7 features outer measurements of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") having a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Pentax K10D has specifications of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the LX7 compared to the K10D.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the LX7 and K10D is 86 and 59 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through specs. The visual here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the LX7 and K10D.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer the same exact resolution albeit different sensor measurements. The LX7 offers the smaller sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field trickier. The younger LX7 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.