Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax I-10

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 & Pentax Optio I-10. The full galleries are available at Panasonic LX7 Gallery & Pentax I-10 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.