Comparisons / Comparison of Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 and Pentax K10D

Comparison of Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 and Pentax K10D [S]ave

Attribute
Pentax K10D ×
Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 ×
General
ModelPentax K10DPanasonic Lumix DMC-L10
BrandPentaxPanasonic
Manufacturer urlhttps://us.ricoh-imaging.com/https://www.panasonic.com
Model numberK10DDMC-L10
Camera formatPro SLRSLR
Release year (year)20062007
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)142135
Width (mm)7078
Height (mm)10196
Weight (g)790538
Waterproof--
PredecessorPentax *ist D-
SuccessorPentax K20D-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDLive MOS
Sensor manufacturer-Panasonic
Effective megapixels (MP)10.210.1
Sensor formatAPS-C4/3
Sensor area (mm²)368.16224.9
Sensor width (mm)23.617.3
Sensor height (mm)15.613
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)6.14.74
Focal Length Multiplier (x)1.52
Aspect ratio3:24:3, 16:9
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedFixed
Self-cleaning-+
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score6655
Dxo color depth score (bit)22.721.3
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)11.610.8
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)522429
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1824 x 1216(2.2 mp 3:2)
  • 3008 x 2000(6.0 mp 3:2)
  • 3872 x 2592(10.0 mp other)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1360(2.8 mp other)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2816 x 1584(4.5 mp 16:9)
  • 2816 x 1880(5.3 mp 3:2)
  • 2816 x 2112(5.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 2056(7.5 mp other)
  • 3648 x 2432(8.9 mp 3:2)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • .dng)
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
  • raw (.pef
  • jpeg (exif v2.21)
  • raw
Continuous-mode (fps)3.13
Video Capture
Can take movies--
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Video usable as viewfinder--
Lens and Optics
Lens mountPentax K (KA/KAF/KAF2)Four Thirds
LensPentax 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 SMC P-DAPanasonic 14-50mm f/3.8-5.6 ASPH Leica D VARIO-ELMAR
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)27.00 - 83.0028.00 - 100.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)18.00 - 55.0014.00 - 50.00
Zoom ratio (x)33.57
Aperture range (f)0.18 - 0.290.26
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)2529
Filter thread (mm)52-
Optical image stabilization-+
Digital zoom-+
Digital zoom values (x)-
  • 2
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type11-point TTL phase-matching (SAFOX VIII)Normally 3-point phase difference detection; can use 9-point contrast detection in live view mode
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCD(playback only)Optical / LCD
Viewfinder typeSLR type; Eye-level PentaprismEye level penta mirror type optical view finder
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.52.5
Rear display resolution (dots)210,000207,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen-+
Max playback zoom (x)2016
Top deck display+-
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)1,6001,600
Minimum iso (native)100100
Iso settingsAuto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, ISO priority AEAuto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, Intelligent ISO* (Live View mode only)
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • manual
  • shade
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temperature setting
  • daylight
  • flash
  • halogen
  • shade
  • white set 1
  • white set 2
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 301/4000 - 60
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesTTL open-aperture: 16-segment, Center-weighted, SpotMulti-pattern (Normally 49-zone, can be 256-zone in Live View mode), Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure-+
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modes-Portrait, Scenery, Macro, Sports, Night Portrait, Baby 1, Baby 2, Pet, Sunset, Food
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 12
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto + red-eye reduction
  • flash-off
  • flash-on
  • flash-on + red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • forced on/red-eye reduction
  • slow sync.
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)1111
Flash range descriptionDepends on lensGuide Number 11 (ISO100,m)
Max flash sync (s)1/180-
Flash exposure compensation-+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot ShoeHot Shoe for FL360 / FL500 flash strobes
Image Storage
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • .dng)
  • raw (.pef
  • raw
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 full (low) speed
Pictbridge compliant-+
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • ir or wired
  • optional dmw-rsl1 cable remote
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
  • wired remote
  • dc input
  • remote socket
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.390.87
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.621.22
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)12-
Camera penalizes early shutter press+-
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)3.13
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)-4
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.250.23
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)-0.26
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.180.26
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.28-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.110.1
Startup time (s)0.41
Play -> record time (s)-0.8
Flash cycle time, full power (s)3.84
Power
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)480450
Battery form factorProprietary D-LI50Proprietary
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary D-LI50 Lithium Ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • s-sw55 software (cd-rom)
  • lumix simple viewer
  • photofunstudio -viewer-
  • silkypix developer studio
  • usb driver
Os compatibility
  • macos 10.2 or later
  • windows 2000/xp
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresImage stabilization is sensor shift type. Kit version is priced at $100 more than body onlyArticulating LCD with Live View mode



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