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Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax I-10

Portability
86
Imaging
35
Features
61
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 front
 
Pentax Optio I-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs

Panasonic LX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
  • 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
  • Announced October 2012
  • Old Model is Panasonic LX5
  • Refreshed by Panasonic LX10
Pentax I-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax I-10 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Panasonic LX7 and Pentax I-10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the LX7 (10MP) and the I-10 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the LX7 (1/1.7") and I-10 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The LX7 was revealed 2 years later than the I-10 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the LX7 matches up versus the I-10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX7 over the Pentax I-10

 LX7 I-10 
IntroducedOctober 2012January 2010Fresher by 34 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Panasonic LX7

 I-10 LX7 

Common features in the Panasonic LX7 and Pentax I-10

 LX7 I-10 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LX7 offers outside measurements of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Pentax I-10 has dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check the Panasonic LX7 and Pentax I-10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the LX7 vs the I-10.

Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax I-10 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the LX7 and I-10 is 86 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax I-10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by checking a spec sheet. The visual underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the LX7 and I-10.

Clearly, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The LX7 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Pentax I-10 will give greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern LX7 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax I-10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic LX7
Portrait photography with Pentax I-10
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focusing manually
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
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focusing manually
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LX7 Street photography information
Pentax I-10 Street photography information
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
small sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (298g)
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LX7 Sports photography advice
Pentax I-10 Sports photography advice
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery power (330 CIPA)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect autofocus
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LX7 Travel photography info
Pentax I-10 Travel photography info
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better than average battery power (330 CIPA)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
heavier than competition in class (298g)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LX7 Landscape photography factors
Pentax I-10 Landscape photography factors
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focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (330 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
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focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LX7 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax I-10 as a Vlogging camera
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rather wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
no mic socket
heavier than competition in class (298 grams)
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relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
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Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX7 and Pentax I-10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7Pentax Optio I-10
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 Pentax Optio I-10
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-10-15 2010-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine Prime
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
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)
Max aperture f/1.4-2.3 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.50 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 298g (0.66 lb) 153g (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 50 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 147 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $400 $310