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Panasonic LX5 vs Pentax KP

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 and the Pentax KP are two digital cameras that were revealed to the public, respectively, in July 2010 and January 2017. The LX5 is a fixed lens compact, while the KP is a DSLR. The cameras are based on a 1/1.7-inch (LX5) and an APS-C (KP) sensor. The Panasonic has a resolution of 10 megapixels, whereas the Pentax provides 24.1 MP.

Below is an overview of the main specs of the two cameras as a starting point for the comparison.

Headline Specifications
Panasonic LX5
versus
Pentax KP
Panasonic LX5   Pentax KP
Fixed lens compact camera Digital single lens reflex
24-90mm f/2.0-3.3 Pentax K mount lenses
10 MP – 1/1.7" sensor 24.1 MP – APS-C sensor
720/60p Video 1080/60i Video
ISO 80-3,200 (80 - 12,800) ISO 100-819,200
Viewfinder optional Optical viewfinder
3.0" LCD – 460k dots 3.0" LCD – 921k dots
Fixed screen (not touch-sensitive) Tilting screen (no touchscreen)
2.5 shutter flaps per second 7 shutter flaps per second
Lens-based stabilizationIn-body stabilization
not weather sealedWeathersealed body
400 shots per battery charge390 shots per battery charge
110 x 65 x 43 mm, 271 g 132 x 101 x 76 mm, 703 g
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Going beyond this snapshot of core features and characteristics, what are the differences between the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 and the Pentax KP? Which one should you buy? Read on to find out how these two cameras compare with respect to their body size, their imaging sensors, their shooting features, their input-output connections, and their reception by expert reviewers.

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Body comparison

The side-by-side display below illustrates the physical size and weight of the Panasonic LX5 and the Pentax KP. The two cameras are presented according to their relative size. Three successive views from the front, the top, and the rear are shown. All width, height and depth measures are rounded to the nearest millimeter.

The LX5 can be obtained in two different colors (black, white), while the KP is also available in two color-versions, but different ones (black, silver).

Size Panasonic LX5 vs Pentax KP
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Comparison LX5 or KP rear

If the front view area (width x height) of the cameras is taken as an aggregate measure of their size, the Pentax KP is considerably larger (86 percent) than the Panasonic LX5. It is noteworthy in this context that the KP is splash and dust-proof, while the LX5 does not feature any corresponding weather-sealing.

The above size and weight comparisons are to some extent incomplete and possibly misleading, as the LX5 has a lens built in, whereas the KP is an interchangeable lens camera that requires a separate lens. Attaching the latter will add extra weight and bulk to the setup.

Concerning battery life, the LX5 gets 400 shots out of its Panasonic DMW-BCJ13 battery, while the KP can take 390 images on a single charge of its Pentax D-LI109 power pack.

The table below summarizes the key physical specs of the two cameras alongside a broader set of comparators. If you would like to visualize and compare a different camera combination, you can navigate to the CAM-parator app and make your selection from a broad list of cameras there.

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Body Specifications
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Panasonic LX5 110 mm 65 mm 43 mm 271 g 400 i Jul 2010 US$ 499ebay.com
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Pentax KP 132 mm 101 mm 76 mm 703 g 390 i Jan 2017 US$ 1 099ebay.com
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Canon G12 112 mm 76 mm 48 mm 401 g 370 i Sep 2010 US$ 499ebay.com
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Fujifilm X10 117 mm 70 mm 57 mm 350 g 270 i Sep 2011 US$ 599ebay.com
5.
 
Leica D-LUX 5 110 mm 65 mm 43 mm 271 g 400 i Sep 2010 US$ 699ebay.com
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Olympus XZ-1 111 mm 65 mm 42 mm 275 g 320 i Jan 2011 US$ 499ebay.com
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Panasonic FZ150 124 mm 82 mm 92 mm 528 g 410 i Aug 2011 US$ 499ebay.com
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Panasonic FZ200 125 mm 87 mm 110 mm 588 g 540 i Jul 2012 US$ 599ebay.com
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Panasonic GF2 113 mm 68 mm 33 mm 310 g 300 i Nov 2010 US$ 549ebay.com
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Panasonic GF3 108 mm 67 mm 32 mm 264 g 300 i Jun 2011 US$ 549ebay.com
11.
 
Panasonic LX7 111 mm 68 mm 46 mm 298 g 330 i Jul 2012 US$ 499ebay.com
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Panasonic ZS70 112 mm 67 mm 41 mm 322 g 380 i Apr 2017 US$ 449ebay.com
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Pentax K-3 131 mm 100 mm 77 mm 800 g 560 i Oct 2013 US$ 1 299ebay.com
14.
 
Pentax K-3 II 131 mm 100 mm 77 mm 800 g 720 i Apr 2015 US$ 1 099ebay.com
15.
 
Pentax K-5 II 131 mm 97 mm 73 mm 760 g 740 i Sep 2012 US$ 1 099ebay.com
16.
 
Pentax K-70 126 mm 93 mm 74 mm 688 g 410 i Jun 2016 US$ 649ebay.com
17.
 
Pentax K-S2 123 mm 91 mm 73 mm 678 g 410 i Feb 2015 US$ 749ebay.com
Note: Measurements and pricing do not include easily detachable parts, such as add-on or interchangeable lenses or optional viewfinders.
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The price is, of course, an important factor in any camera decision. The retail prices at the time of the camera’s release place the model in the market relative to other models in the producer’s line-up and the competition. The LX5 was launched at a lower price than the KP, despite having a lens built in. Normally, street prices remain initially close to the MSRP, but after a couple of months, the first discounts appear. Later in the product cycle and, in particular, when the replacement model is about to appear, further discounting and stock clearance sales often push the camera price considerably down.

Sensor comparison

The size of the sensor inside a digital camera is one of the key determinants of image quality. A large sensor will tend to have larger individual pixels that provide better low-light sensitivity, wider dynamic range, and richer color-depth than smaller pixel-units in a sensor of the same technological generation. Furthermore, a large sensor camera will give the photographer more possibilities to use shallow depth-of-field in order to isolate a subject from the background. On the downside, larger sensors tend to be more expensive and lead to bigger and heavier cameras and lenses.

Of the two cameras under consideration, the Panasonic LX5 features a 1/1.7-inch sensor and the Pentax KP an APS-C sensor. The sensor area in the KP is 698 percent bigger. As a result of these sensor size differences, the cameras have a format factor of, respectively, 4.4 and 1.5. The sensor in the LX5 has a native 4:3 aspect ratio, while the one in the KP offers a 3:2 aspect. The LX5 has the particularity of featuring a switch that allows to toggle between multiple aspect ratios, while maintaining the same field of view and full image resolution.

Panasonic LX5 and Pentax KP sensor measures

With 24.1MP, the KP offers a higher resolution than the LX5 (10MP), but the KP nevertheless has larger individual pixels (pixel pitch of 3.90μm versus 2.14μm for the LX5) due to its larger sensor. Moreover, the KP is a much more recent model (by 6 years and 6 months) than the LX5, and its sensor will have benefitted from technological advances during this time that further enhance the light gathering capacity of its pixel-units. Coming back to sensor resolution, it should be mentioned that the KP has no anti-alias filter installed, so that it can capture all the detail its sensor resolves.

The resolution advantage of the Pentax KP implies greater flexibility for cropping images or the possibility to print larger pictures. The maximum print size of the KP for good quality output (200 dots per inch) amounts to 30.1 x 20 inches or 76.4 x 50.8 cm, for very good quality (250 dpi) 24.1 x 16 inches or 61.1 x 40.6 cm, and for excellent quality (300 dpi) 20.1 x 13.3 inches or 50.9 x 33.9 cm. The corresponding values for the Panasonic LX5 are 18.2 x 13.7 inches or 46.3 x 34.7 cm for good quality, 14.6 x 10.9 inches or 37.1 x 27.8 cm for very good quality, and 12.2 x 9.1 inches or 30.9 x 23.2 cm for excellent quality prints.

Unlike the LX5, the KP has the capacity to capture high quality composite images by combining multiple shots after shifting its sensor by miniscule distances. This multi-shot, pixel-shift mode is most suitable for photography of stationary objects (landscapes, studio scenes).

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 has a native sensitivity range from ISO 80 to ISO 3200, which can be extended to ISO 80-12800. The corresponding ISO settings for the Pentax KP are ISO 100 to ISO 819200 (no boost).

In terms of underlying technology, the LX5 is build around a CCD sensor, while the KP uses a CMOS imager. Both cameras use a Bayer filter for capturing RGB colors on a square grid of photosensors. This arrangement is found in most digital cameras.

LX5 versus KP MP

Since 2007, DXO Mark has published sensor performance measurements that have been derived using a consistent methodology. This service assesses and scores the color depth ("DXO Portrait"), dynamic range ("DXO Landscape"), and low-light sensitivity ("DXO Sports") of camera sensors, and also publishes an overall camera score. The adjacent table reports on the physical sensor characteristics and the outcomes of the DXO sensor quality tests for a sample of comparator-cameras.

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Sensor Characteristics
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Video
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DXO
Portrait
DXO
Landscape
DXO
Sports
DXO
Overall
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Panasonic LX5 1/1.7 10.0 3648 2736720/60p19.610.813241
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Pentax KP APS-C 24.1 6016 40001080/60i23.913.2169981
3.
 
Canon G12 1/1.7 10.0 3648 2736720/24p20.411.216147
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Fujifilm X10 2/3 12.0 4000 30001080/30p20.511.324550
5.
 
Leica D-LUX 5 1/1.7 10.0 3648 2736720/60p19.510.4-58339
6.
 
Olympus XZ-1 1/1.7 10.1 3664 2752720/30p18.810.411734
7.
 
Panasonic FZ150 1/2.3 12.0 4000 30001080/60p19.410.913240
8.
 
Panasonic FZ200 1/2.3 12.0 4000 30001080/60p19.110.811437
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Panasonic GF2 Four Thirds 12.0 4000 30001080/60i21.210.350654
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Panasonic GF3 Four Thirds 12.0 4000 30001080/60i20.610.145950
11.
 
Panasonic LX7 1/1.7 10.0 3648 27361080/60p20.711.714750
12.
 
Panasonic ZS70 1/2.3 20.2 5184 38884K/30p19.110.610636
13.
 
Pentax K-3 APS-C 24.1 6016 40001080/60i23.713.4121680
14.
 
Pentax K-3 II APS-C 24.1 6016 40001080/60i23.613.6110680
15.
 
Pentax K-5 II APS-C 16.1 4928 32641080/25p23.814.1123582
16.
 
Pentax K-70 APS-C 24.0 6000 40001080/60i23.813.1163980
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Pentax K-S2 APS-C 20.0 5472 36481080/30p23.612.9151479
Note: DXO values in italics represent estimates based on sensor size and age.
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Many modern cameras cannot only take still pictures, but also record videos. Both cameras under consideration have a sensor with sufficiently fast read-out times for moving pictures, but the KP provides a better video resolution than the LX5. It can shoot movie footage at 1080/60i, while the Panasonic is limited to 720/60p.

Feature comparison

Apart from body and sensor, cameras can and do differ across a range of features. For example, the KP has an optical viewfinder, which can be very useful when shooting in bright sunlight. In contrast, the LX5 relies on live view and the rear LCD for framing. That said, the LX5 can be equipped with an optional viewfinder – the DMW-LVF1. The table below summarizes some of the other core capabilities of the Panasonic LX5 and Pentax KP in connection with corresponding information for a sample of similar cameras.

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(yes/no)
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(inch/000 dots)
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Attach-
ment
Touch
Screen
(yes/no)
Max
Shutter
Speed *
Max
Shutter
Flaps *
Built-in
Flash
(yes/no)
Built-in
Image
Stab
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Panasonic LX5optional i3.0 / 460 fixed i 1/4000s 2.5/s i i
2.
 
Pentax KPoptical i3.0 / 921 tilting i 1/6000s 7.0/s i i
3.
 
Canon G12optical i2.8 / 461 swivel i 1/4000s 1.1/s i i
4.
 
Fujifilm X10optical i2.8 / 460 fixed i 1/4000s 10.0/s i i
5.
 
Leica D-LUX 5optional i3.0 / 460 fixed i 1/4000s 2.5/s i i
6.
 
Olympus XZ-1optional i3.0 / 614 fixed i 1/2000s 2.0/s i i
7.
 
Panasonic FZ150202 i3.0 / 460 swivel i 1/2000s 12.0/s i i
8.
 
Panasonic FZ2001312 i3.0 / 460 swivel i 1/4000s 12.0/s i i
9.
 
Panasonic GF2optional i3.0 / 460 fixed i 1/4000s 2.6/s i i
10.
 
Panasonic GF3i i3.0 / 460 fixed i 1/4000s 3.2/s i i
11.
 
Panasonic LX7optional i3.0 / 920 fixed i 1/4000s 11.0/s i i
12.
 
Panasonic ZS701166 i3.0 / 1040 tilting i 1/2000s 10.0/s i i
13.
 
Pentax K-3optical i3.2 / 1037 fixed i 1/8000s 8.3/s i i
14.
 
Pentax K-3 IIoptical i3.2 / 1037 fixed i 1/8000s 8.3/s i i
15.
 
Pentax K-5 IIoptical i3.0 / 921 fixed i 1/8000s 7.0/s i i
16.
 
Pentax K-70optical i3.0 / 921 swivel i 1/6000s 6.0/s i i
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Pentax K-S2optical i3.0 / 921 swivel i 1/6000s 5.4/s i i
Note: *) Information refers to the mechanical shutter, unless the camera only has an electronic one.
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The reported shutter speed information refers to the use of the mechanical shutter. Yet, some cameras only have an electronic shutter, while others have an electronic shutter in addition to a mechanical one. In fact, the KP is one of those camera that have an additional electronic shutter, which makes completely silent shooting possible. However, this mode is less suitable for photographing moving objects (risk of rolling shutter) or shooting under artificial light sources (risk of flickering).

The Pentax KP has an intervalometer built-in. This enables the photographer to capture time lapse sequences, such as flower blooming, a sunset or moon rise, without purchasing an external camera trigger and related software.

Concerning the storage of imaging data, both the LX5 and the KP write their files to SDXC cards. The KP supports UHS-I cards (Ultra High Speed data transfer of up to 104 MB/s), while the LX5 cannot take advantage of Ultra High Speed SD cards.

Connectivity comparison

For some imaging applications, the extent to which a camera can communicate with its environment can be an important aspect in the camera decision process. The table below provides an overview of the connectivity of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 and Pentax KP and, in particular, the interfaces the cameras (and selected comparators) provide for accessory control and data transfer.

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Input-Output Connections
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Panasonic LX5imono / monoiimini2.0iii
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Pentax KPistereo / monoiii2.0iii
3.
 
Canon G12istereo / monoiimini2.0iii
4.
 
Fujifilm X10istereo / monoiimini2.0iii
5.
 
Leica D-LUX 5imono / monoiimini2.0iii
6.
 
Olympus XZ-1imono / iiimini2.0iii
7.
 
Panasonic FZ150istereo / iiimini2.0iii
8.
 
Panasonic FZ200istereo / monoiimini2.0iii
9.
 
Panasonic GF2istereo / monoiimini2.0iii
10.
 
Panasonic GF3istereo / monoiimini2.0iii
11.
 
Panasonic LX7istereo / monoiimini2.0iii
12.
 
Panasonic ZS70istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
13.
 
Pentax K-3imono / monoiimini3.0iii
14.
 
Pentax K-3 IIimono / monoiimini3.0iii
15.
 
Pentax K-5 IIistereo / monoiimini2.0iii
16.
 
Pentax K-70istereo / monoiimini2.0iii
17.
 
Pentax K-S2imono / monoiimicro2.0iii
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It is notable that the KP offers wifi support, which can be a very convenient means to transfer image data to an off-camera location. In contrast, the LX5 does not provide wifi capability.

Both the LX5 and the KP have been discontinued, but can regularly be found used on ebay. The LX5 was replaced by the Panasonic LX7, while the KP does not have a direct successor. Further information on the features and operation of the LX5 and KP can be found, respectively, in the Panasonic LX5 Manual (free pdf) or the online Pentax KP Manual.

Review summary

So what conclusions can be drawn? Is the Panasonic LX5 better than the Pentax KP or vice versa? Below is a summary of the relative strengths of each of the two contestants.

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Reasons to prefer the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5:

  • Better moiré control: Has an anti-alias filter to avoid artificial patterns to appear in images.
  • Flexible image proportions: Has a multi-aspect sensor that allows for alternative image shapes.
  • Ready to shoot: Comes with a built-in lens, while the KP requires a separate lens.
  • More compact: Is smaller (110x65mm vs 132x101mm) and thus needs less room in the bag.
  • Less heavy: Is lighter even though it comes with a built-in lens (unlike the KP).
  • More affordable: Was introduced at a lower price, despite coming with a built-in lens.
  • More heavily discounted: Has been available for much longer (launched in July 2010).

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Advantages of the Pentax KP:

  • More detail: Has more megapixels (24.1 vs 10MP), which boosts linear resolution by 58%.
  • Maximized detail: Lacks an anti-alias filter to exploit the sensor's full resolution potential.
  • High quality composites: Can combine several shots after pixel-shifting its sensor.
  • Better image quality: Is equipped with a larger and more technologically advanced sensor.
  • Richer colors: The sensor size advantage translates into images with better, more accurate colors.
  • More dynamic range: Larger sensor captures a wider spectrum of light and dark details.
  • Better low-light sensitivity: Larger sensor produces good images even in poorly lit environments.
  • Better video: Provides higher definition movie capture (1080/60i vs 720/60p).
  • Better sound: Can connect to an external microphone for higher quality sound recording.
  • Easier framing: Has an optical viewfinder for image composition and settings control.
  • More detailed LCD: Has a higher resolution rear screen (921k vs 460k dots).
  • More flexible LCD: Has a tilting screen for odd-angle shots in landscape orientation.
  • Faster shutter: Has higher mechanical shutter speed (1/6000s vs 1/4000s) to freeze action.
  • Faster burst: Shoots at higher frequency (7 vs 2.5 flaps/sec) to capture the decisive moment.
  • Less disturbing: Has an electronic shutter option for completely silent shooting.
  • Easier time-lapse photography: Has an intervalometer built-in for low frequency shooting.
  • More flexible: Makes it possible to change lenses and thus to use specialty optics.
  • Better sealing: Is splash and dust sealed for shooting in inclement weather conditions.
  • Easier file upload: Has wifi built in for automatic backup or image transfer to the web.
  • Faster buffer clearing: Has an SD card interface that supports the UHS-I standard.
  • More modern: Reflects 6 years and 6 months of technical progress since the LX5 launch.

If the count of individual advantages (bullet points above) is taken as a guide, the KP is the clear winner of the contest (21 : 7 points). However, the pertinence of the various camera strengths will differ across photographers, so that you might want to weigh individual camera traits according to their importance for your own imaging needs before making a camera decision. A professional wildlife photographer will view the differences between cameras in a way that diverges from the perspective of a family photog, and a person interested in architecture has distinct needs from a sports shooter. Hence, the decision which camera is best and worth buying is often a very personal one.

LX5 07:21 KP

How about other alternatives? Do the specifications of the Panasonic LX5 and the Pentax KP place the cameras among the top in their class? Find out in the latest Best Travel-Zoom Camera and Best DSLR Camera listings whether the two cameras rank among the cream of the crop.

In any case, while the comparison of the spec-sheets of cameras can offer a general idea of their imaging potential, it remains partial and cannot reveal, for example, the shooting experience and imaging performance when actually working with the LX5 or the KP. At times, user reviews, such as those published at amazon, address these issues in a useful manner, but such feedback is on many occasions incomplete, inconsistent, and unreliable.

Expert reviews

This is why hands-on reviews by experts are important. The table below provides a synthesis of the camera assessments of some of the best known photo-gear review sites (amateurphotographer [AP], cameralabs [CL], digitalcameraworld [DCW], dpreview [DPR], ephotozine [EPZ], photographyblog [PB]). As can be seen, the professional reviewers agree in many cases on the quality of different cameras, but sometimes their assessments diverge, reinforcing the earlier point that a camera decision is often a very personal choice.

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Expert Camera Reviews
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Panasonic LX54/5+..73/1004.5/54.5/5 Jul 2010 US$ 499ebay.com
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Pentax KP4/5..3/582/1005/54.5/5 Jan 2017 US$ 1 099ebay.com
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Canon G124/5+..73/1004.5/54.5/5 Sep 2010 US$ 499ebay.com
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Fujifilm X10......76/1004/54.5/5 Sep 2011 US$ 599ebay.com
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Leica D-LUX 5........4.5/54/5 Sep 2010 US$ 699ebay.com
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Olympus XZ-14/5....74/1004.5/54.5/5 Jan 2011 US$ 499ebay.com
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Panasonic FZ1503/5+ +..76/1004/54.5/5 Aug 2011 US$ 499ebay.com
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Panasonic FZ2003/5+ +..80/1004.5/54.5/5 Jul 2012 US$ 599ebay.com
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Panasonic GF23/582/100..70/1004.5/54.5/5 Nov 2010 US$ 549ebay.com
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Panasonic GF33/582/100..71/1004.5/54/5 Jun 2011 US$ 549ebay.com
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Panasonic LX73/5+ +..75/1004/54.5/5 Jul 2012 US$ 499ebay.com
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Panasonic ZS70..+ +....4/54/5 Apr 2017 US$ 449ebay.com
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Pentax K-34/5....83/1005/55/5 Oct 2013 US$ 1 299ebay.com
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Pentax K-3 II4.5/5......5/55/5 Apr 2015 US$ 1 099ebay.com
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Pentax K-5 II5/5....80/1005/54.5/5 Sep 2012 US$ 1 099ebay.com
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Pentax K-704.5/5..4/579/1004.5/54.5/5 Jun 2016 US$ 649ebay.com
17.
 
Pentax K-S24.5/5......5/54.5/5 Feb 2015 US$ 749ebay.com
Note: (+ +) highly recommended; (+) recommended; (o) reviewed; (..) not available.
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The above review scores should be interpreted with care, though. The assessments were made in relation to similar cameras of the same technological generation. Hence, a score should always be seen in the context of the camera's market launch date and its price, and rating-comparisons among cameras that span long time periods or concern very differently equipped models make little sense. It should also be noted that some of the review sites have over time altered the way they render their verdicts.

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Specifications: Panasonic LX5 vs Pentax KP

Below is a side-by-side comparison of the specs of the two cameras to facilitate a quick review of their differences and common features.

Camera Specifications
Camera Model Panasonic LX5 Pentax KP
Camera Type Fixed lens compact camera Digital single lens reflex
Camera Lens 24-90mm f/2.0-3.3 Pentax K mount lenses
Launch Date July 2010 January 2017
Launch Price USD 499 USD 1,099
Sensor Specs Panasonic LX5 Pentax KP
Sensor Technology CCD CMOS
Sensor Format 1/1.7" Sensor APS-C Sensor
Sensor Size 7.85 x 5.89 mm 23.5 x 15.6 mm
Sensor Area 46.2365 mm2 366.6 mm2
Sensor Diagonal 9.8 mm 28.2 mm
Crop Factor 4.4x 1.5x
Sensor Resolution 10 Megapixels 24.1 Megapixels
Image Resolution 3648 x 2736 pixels 6016 x 4000 pixels
Pixel Pitch 2.14 μm 3.90 μm
Pixel Density 21.59 MP/cm2 6.56 MP/cm2
Moiré control Anti-Alias filter no AA filter
Movie Capability 720/60p Video 1080/60i Video
ISO Setting 80 - 3,200 ISO 100 - 819,200 ISO
ISO Boost 80 - 12,800 ISO no Enhancement
Image Processor Venus FHD PRIME IV
DXO Sensor Quality (score) 41 ..
DXO Color Depth (bits) 19.6 ..
DXO Dynamic Range (EV) 10.8 ..
DXO Low Light (ISO) 132 ..
Screen Specs Panasonic LX5 Pentax KP
Viewfinder Type Viewfinder optional Optical viewfinder
Viewfinder Field of View 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.63x
LCD Framing Live View Live View
Rear LCD Size 3.0inch 3.0inch
LCD Resolution 460k dots 921k dots
LCD Attachment Fixed screen Tilting screen
Shooting Specs Panasonic LX5 Pentax KP
Focus System Contrast-detect AF Phase-detect AF
Manual Focusing Aidno Peaking FeatureFocus Peaking
Max Shutter Speed (mechanical) 1/4000s 1/6000s
Continuous Shooting 2.5 shutter flaps/s 7 shutter flaps/s
Electronic Shutterno E-Shutterup to 1/24000s
Time-Lapse Photographyno IntervalometerIntervalometer built-in
Image StabilizationLens-based stabilizationIn-body stabilization
Fill Flash Built-in Flash Built-in Flash
Storage Medium SDXC cards SDXC cards
Single or Dual Card Slots Single card slot Single card slot
UHS card support no UHS-I
Connectivity Specs Panasonic LX5 Pentax KP
External Flash Hotshoe Hotshoe
USB Connector USB 2.0 USB 2.0
HDMI Port mini HDMI no HDMI
Microphone Port no MIC socket External MIC port
Wifi Support no Wifi Wifi built-in
Body Specs Panasonic LX5 Pentax KP
Environmental Sealingnot weather sealedWeathersealed body
Battery Type Panasonic DMW-BCJ13 Pentax D-LI109
Battery Life (CIPA)400 shots per charge390 shots per charge
Body Dimensions 110 x 65 x 43 mm
(4.3 x 2.6 x 1.7 in)
132 x 101 x 76 mm
(5.2 x 4.0 x 3.0 in)
Camera Weight 271 g (9.6 oz) 703 g (24.8 oz)
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