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| Predecessor: |
Panasonic LX7
LX7 vs LX10 |
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| General | ||
| Model Number: | VS20 | LX10 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | LX15, LX9 | |
| Camera Format: | Compact | Compact |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | Yes |
| Retail Price: | $249.95 | $699.99 |
| Street Price: | $105.84 | $547.99 |
| Date Available: | 2012-02-15 | 2016-11-15 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
8.3 oz
(235 g)
includes batteries |
10.9 oz
(310 g)
includes batteries |
| Size: |
4.4 x
2.4 x
1.5 in. (112 x 61 x 38 mm) |
4.2 x
2.4 x
1.7 in. (106 x 60 x 42 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | ||
| Effective Megapixels: | 16.0 | 20.1 |
| Sensor Format: | 1/2.33 inch | 1 inch |
| Sensor size: | 28.198mm2 (6.13mm x 4.6mm) | 116.16mm2 (13.20mm x 8.80mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 1.33 microns | 2.41 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a | 2.7x |
| Aspect Ratio: | 4:3 | 3:2 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | |
| Self-Cleaning: | No | No |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | Yes | Yes |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | ||
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | ||
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | ||
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | ||
| Image Capture | ||
| Image Resolution: |
4608 x 3456
(15.9 MP,
4:3), 3456 x 3456 (11.9 MP, 1:1), 4608 x 2592 (11.9 MP, 16:9), 3072 x 2304 (7.1 MP, 4:3), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3) |
5472 x 3648
(20.0 MP,
3:2), 3888 x 2592 (10.1 MP, 3:2), 2736 x 1824 (5.0 MP, 3:2), 4864 x 3648 (17.7 MP, 4:3), 3456 x 2592 (9.0 MP, 4:3), 2432 x 1824 (4.4 MP, 4:3), 5472 x 3080 (16.9 MP, 16:9), 3840 x 2160 (8.3 MP, 16:9), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 3648 x 3648 (13.3 MP, 1:1), 2592 x 2592 (6.7 MP, 1:1), 1824 x 1824 (3.3 MP, 1:1) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.3) | JPEG (EXIF 2.3), RAW, RAW+JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 1.0 | 9.9 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1280x720 (30p/15p)
640x480 (30p/15p) 320x240 (30p/15p) |
3840x2160 (30p/24p)
1920x1080 (60p/60i/30p/24p) 1280x720 (30p) 1920x1080 (120p) |
| Movie File Format: | AVI (Motion JPG) | AVCHD or MP4 with stereo sound |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes | No |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | n/a |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a | |
| HD Video Out: | No | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | n/a | n/a |
| Lens: | smc PENTAX zoom lens, 11 elements, 8 groups, 1 aspheric element | LEICA DC VARIO-SUMMILUX; 11 elements in 9 groups with 4 aspherical (dual-sided aspherical surfaces), 2 aspherical ED (dual-sided aspherical surfaces) and 1 UHR element |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 28 - 560mm | 24 - 72mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 5 - 100mm | 8.8 - 26.4mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 20.00x | 3.00x |
| Aperture Range: | f/3.1 (wide) / f4.8 (tele) - ??? | f/1.4 (wide) / f/2.8 (tele) - f/11; 9 diaphragm blades |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
40 cm to Infinity 15.7 in to Infinity |
30 cm to Infinity 11.8 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: |
1 -
20 cm 0.4 - 7.9 in |
3 cm to Infinity 1.2 in to Infinity |
| Filter Thread: | n/a | n/a |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | No | Yes |
| Digital Zoom: | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: | 7.2x | Up to 4x |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | Contrast Detection: 93 point AF, Spot AF, Auto Tracking AF, Macro, Super Macro, Infinity Landscape, Manual Focus | Contrast Detect with DFD: Face/Eye Detection, Tracking, 49-area, Custom Multi, 1-area, Pinpoint (Full area touch is available) |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | No | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | LCD | No / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | ||
| Focus Peaking: | No | Yes |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | ||
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | ||
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | No | No |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 460,000 dots | 1,040,000 dots |
| Touchscreen: | No | Yes |
| Articulating Screen: | No | Yes |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
| Selfie Screen: | No | Yes |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 10.0x | |
| Top Deck Display: | No | |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 12800 | |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 125 | |
| ISO Settings: | Auto: 100-1600 (auto range adjustable), Digital SR 100-6400, Manual: 100-6400 | Auto, iISO, 80*, 100*, 125 - 12800, 25600* (* Extended ISOs); 1 or 1/3 EV steps |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Manual | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, Flash, White Set 1/2/3/4, Color Temperature (2-axis adjustable) |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/2500 - 4 sec | 1/16000 - 60 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | No | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | Multi | Intelligent Multiple, Center-Weighted, Spot |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | No | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | No | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | No | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | Natural Skin Tone, Handheld Night Snap (5M), Night Scene Portrait, Night Scene, Digital Panorama (2M per frame), Landscape, Blue Sky, Sunset, Flower, Digital SR (ISO 3200-6400 5M), Kids, Pet, Portrait, Food, Fireworks, Surf & Snow, Sport, Fisheye, Sketch, Miniature Filter, Text, Frame Composite (3M) | Scene: Clear Portrait, Silky Skin, Backlit Softness, Clear in Backlight, Relaxing Tone, Sweet Child's Face, Distinct Scenery, Bright Blue Sky, Romantic Sunset Glow, Vivid Sunset Glow, Glistening Water, Clear Nightscape, Cool Night Sky, Warm Glowing Nightscape, Artistic Nightscape, Glittering Illuminations, Handheld Night Shot, Clear Night Portrait, Soft Image of a Flower, Appetizing Food, Cute Dessert, Freeze Animal Motion, Clear Sports Shot, Monochrome, Panorama Shot; Creative Control: Expressive, Retro, Old Days, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, Monochrome, Dynamic Monochrome, Rough Monochrome, Silky Monochrome, Impressive Art, High Dynamic, Cross Process, Toy Effect, Toy Pop, Bleach Bypass, Miniature Effect, Soft Focus, Fantasy, Star Filter, One Point Color, Sunshine (22 filters) |
| Self Timer: | 10s, 2s, Remote 3s seconds | 2, 10, 3 shots in 10 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | Yes | |
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Auto + Redeye, On + Redeye | Auto, Auto/Red- eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red- eye Reduction, Slow Sync./Red- eye Reduction, Forced Off; Flash Synchro; 1st / 2nd |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | n/a |
| Flash Range Description: | 17 feet (wide, auto ISO), 11 feet (tele, auto ISO) | Auto ISO: 0.5 - 12.1m (Wide), 0.3 - 6.0m (Tele) |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/4000 (F3.2 - F11); 1/2000 (F1.4 - F2.8) | |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | |
| External Flash Connection: | n/a | n/a |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | No | |
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | UHS-I | |
| Other Memory: | ||
| Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | No | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | RAW, RAW+JPEG | |
| Movie File Format: | AVI (Motion JPG) | AVCHD or MP4 with stereo sound |
| Included Memory: | 16.0 MB | No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: | Internal | |
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | Yes |
| NFC: | No | No |
| Bluetooth: | No | No |
| Built-In GPS: | No | No |
| Microphone Jack: | No | No |
| Headphone Jack: | No | No |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
| PictBridge Compliant: | No | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Optional infrared | Wi-Fi |
| Connections (extended): | Micro-B USB 2.0, Micro-HDMI (Type D) | |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.33 | |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | ||
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | ||
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | 0.70 | |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | Yes | |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 1.0 | 9.9 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 6 | 80 |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 9.3 | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 14 | |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 9.3 | |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 13 | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.13 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | 0.11 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.041 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.73 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.037 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
| Startup Time: | 3.2 seconds | |
| Play -> Record Time: | 0.6 seconds | |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 3.7 seconds | |
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 200 shots | 260 shots |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | ||
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary D-LI122 | Proprietary |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | 7.2v 680mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary D-LI122 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | No | |
| Internal Charging Supported: | Yes | |
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | Software CD-ROM S-SW122 | SILKYPIX Developer Studio is available for download at the Ichikawa Soft Laboratory website |
| OS Compatibility: | ||
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | Sensor-shift image stabilization, Dual shutter release/zoom buttons, 720p HD movies, Optional IR remote, Digital level. Available in Noble Black or Brilliant White. | |
