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Comparison of Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 and Pentax WG-3 [S]ave

Attribute
Pentax WG-3 ×
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 ×
General
ModelPentax WG-3Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
BrandPentaxPanasonic
Manufacturer urlhttps://us.ricoh-imaging.com/-
Model numberWG-3LX5
Camera formatCompactCompact
Release year (year)20132010
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)125110
Width (mm)3343
Height (mm)6466
Weight (g)230271
Waterproof+-
PredecessorPentax WG-2Panasonic DMC-LX3
Successor-Panasonic LX7
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)1610.1
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/1.63 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0746.24
Sensor width (mm)6.177.85
Sensor height (mm)4.555.89
1↑Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.341.98
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization+-
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score-41
Dxo color depth score (bit)-19.6
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)-10.8
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)-132
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1464(3.8 mp other)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3072 x 1728(5.3 mp 16:9)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 3456 x 3456(11.9 mp 1:1)
  • 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1360(2.8 mp other)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2112 x 1408(3.0 mp 3:2)
  • 2208 x 1248(2.8 mp other)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2656 x 1768(4.7 mp 3:2)
  • 2784 x 1568(4.4 mp 16:9)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 3168 x 2112(6.7 mp 3:2)
  • 3328 x 1872(6.2 mp 16:9)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3776 x 2520(9.5 mp 3:2)
  • 3968 x 2232(8.9 mp 16:9)
  • 640 x 424(0.3 mp other)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw
  • raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)-1.8
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 848x480
Movie max framerate (fps)60-
Image Storage
Movie file formatMP4 (AVC H.264 video with 32Khz 16-bit stereo PCM audio)AVCHD Lite / QT Motion JPEG
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
LensPentax zoom lens; 9 elements in 7 groups, 4 aspherical elementsLEICA DC VARIO-SUMMICRON; 10 elements in 9 groups, 3 aspherical elements
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)25.00 - 100.0024.00 - 90.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.00 - 18.002.00
Zoom ratio (x)43.8
Aperture range (f)0.20 - 0.500.06 - 0.50
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)4050
Macro focus range (cm)1 - 30-
Optical image stabilization-+
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 7.2
  • 28.8
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection: 9 point AF, Spot AF, Auto Tracking AF, Macro, 1cm Macro, Infinity Landscape, Pan Focus, Manual FocusContrast Detect: Face / AF Tracking / Multi (23pt) / 1pt (flexible / scalable)
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Viewfinder type-Optional EVF in hot shoe (DMW-LVF1, same as GF1)
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)460,000460,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1016
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto (125-6400, adjustable), 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400Auto, iISO, High Sensitivity Auto (1600-12800), 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400*, 12800* (* by pixel mixed readout)
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • daylight
  • fluorescent light (d: daylight color
  • manual
  • n: daylight white
  • shade
  • tungsten light
  • w: white light)
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temperature
  • daylight
  • flash
  • halogen
  • shade
  • white set 1
  • white set 2
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 41/4000 - 60
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti-segment, Center-weighted, SpotIntelligent Multiple, Center-Weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority-+
Shutter priority-+
Full manual exposure-+
Creative exposure modesHDR, Night Scene, Handheld Night Snap (ISO 125-1600), Movie, Underwater, Underwater Movie, Digital Microscope (2M), LandscapeCreative Movie, My Color, Custom 1,2; Portrait, Soft Skin, Self-Portrait, Scenery, Panorama Assist, Sports, Night Portrait
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto + redeye
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • on + redeye
  • 1st / 2nd
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • flash synchro
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
Flash range description34 ft (wide, auto ISO), 14 ft (tele, auto ISO)0.8 - 7.2m (Wide/ISO Auto), 0.3 - 4.4m (Tele/ISO Auto)
External flash connection-Hot Shoe
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support-+
Uncompressed format-
  • raw
  • raw+jpeg
Included memory (MB)7040
Included memory typeInternalbuilt-in memory
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant-+
Dpof compliant++
Remote control+-
Remote control type
  • optional ir
-
Connections (extended)
  • micro hdmi (type d)
  • dc input
  • mini hdmi with viera link
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)-1.59
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)-1.88
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)-3
Camera penalizes early shutter press-+
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)-1.8
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)-3
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)-0.35
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)-0.37
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)-0.56
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)-0.01
Startup time (s)-2.3
Flash cycle time, full power (s)-4.8
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)240400
Battery form factorProprietary D-LI92Proprietary
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • 3.6v 1250mah lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary D-LI92 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • software cd rom
  • photofunstudio 5.0 hd edition
  • silkypix developer studio 3.1 se
Os compatibility
  • mac os x 10.4+
  • windows xp(sp3)/vista/7/8
-
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresDual Sensor-shift & Pixel Track Shake Reduction, f/2.0 4x lens, Full HD 1080p Movies, Waterproof (45.9'), Shockproof (6.5')Power OIS, 720p movies, hot shoe with socket for Live View finder (same DMW-LVF1 finder as for the GF1)



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