Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax Q10

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic LX7 versus Pentax Q10, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the LX7 (10MP) and the Q10 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the LX7 (1/1.7") and Q10 (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The LX7 was released 2 months later than the Q10 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic LX7 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the LX7 scores against the Q10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 and Pentax Q10. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic LX7 Gallery and Pentax Q10 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic LX7 comes with physical dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") along with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Pentax Q10 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic LX7 versus Pentax Q10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the LX7 compared to the Q10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LX7 and Q10 is 86 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through a spec sheet. The visual below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the LX7 and Q10.

Clearly, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The LX7 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Pentax Q10 will give more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively.