OM System OM-5 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10

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      Specifications

      General OM System OM-5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10
      BrandOM SystemPanasonic
      ModelOM-5Lumix DMC-LX10
      Predecessor ModelOlympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
      MSRP$1,199$699
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeMirrorlessAdvanced Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor OM System OM-5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10
      Sensor TypeCMOSBSI-CMOS
      Sensor SizeMicro Four Thirds1-inch
      Sensor Dimensions17.4 x 13 mm13.2 x 8.8 mm
      Total Pixels21.8 Megapixel20.9 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels20.4 Megapixel20.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range200 - 25,600125 - 12,800
      Boosted ISO Range64 - 25,60080 - 25,600
      Built-In ND Filter4 Stop Electronic ND Filter
      Photo OM System OM-5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10
      ProcessorTruePic IX
      Max Image Resolution5184 x 38885472 x 3648
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:94:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsSuperfine, fine, normal, basicFine, standard
      Bit Depth12-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Color Temperature, CustomPresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Incandescent, Shade, White Set 1, White Set 2, White Set 3, White Set 4
      WB Bracketing
      Focus OM System OM-5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      Number of Focus Points12149
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points121
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics OM System OM-5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10
      Lens MountMicro Four Thirds
      Crop Factor2x
      Focal Length8.8 - 26.4 mm
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range24 - 72 mm
      Optical Zoom3x
      Maximum Aperturef/1.4 - 2.8
      Min Normal Focus Distance30 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance3 cm
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Image Stabilization Compensation7.5 stops
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen OM System OM-5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedTilting
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,040k dot1,040k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder OM System OM-5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10
      ViewfinderElectronic (OLED)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification1.37x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.68x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,360k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint27 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +2
      Shutter OM System OM-5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10
      Shutter TypeElectronic, Mechanical Focal Plane
      Min Shutter Speed60 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/32000 sec1/16000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)10.0 fps
      Max Continuous Shooting (Electronic)30.0 fps
      Max Continuous Shooting30.0 fps10.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 10 fps at 20.4 MP for up to 149 Frames (Raw) / Unlimited Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 6 fps at 20.4 MP for Unlimited Frames (Raw) / Unlimited Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 30 fps at 20.4 MP for up to 18 Frames (Raw) / 20 Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 10 fps at 20.4 MP for up to 138 Frames (Raw) / Unlimited Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 50 fps at 20 MP
      Flash OM System OM-5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      redeye
      fill
      off
      redeye slow sync
      slow sync
      2nd-curtain slow sync
      manual
      Auto
      Auto w/ red-eye Reduction
      Forced On
      Forced On w/Red-eye Reduction
      Slow Sync
      Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction
      Forced Off
      Flash Range12.10 m at Auto ISO
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe
      Exposure OM System OM-5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range-2 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments)±3 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
      Exposure Bracketing ±5 EV (2, 3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments) ±3 (3, 5, 7 frames at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      DXO OM System OM-5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10
      DxO Low Light ISO581
      DxO Color Depth22.8
      DxO Dynamic Range12.5
      DxO Overall Score70
      Video OM System OM-5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10
      Internal Recording ModesH.264/MOV/MPEG-4 AVC
      DCI 4K: 4096 x 2160 @ 24 fps [237 Mbps]
      H.264/MOV/MPEG-4 AVC
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 24/25/29.97 fps [102 Mbps]
      H.264/MOV/MPEG-4 AVC
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080 @ 24/25/29.97 fps [18 to 202 Mbps]
      H.264/MOV/MPEG-4 AVC
      HD: 1280 x 720 @ 24/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [102 Mbps]
      MOV
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080
      AVCHD/MP4
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/29.97 fps
      1920 x 1080p at 24.00/29.97/59.94 fps
      1920 x 1080i at 59.94 fps
      1280 x 720 at 29.97 fps
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MP4, H.264, AAC
      Max Video Resolution4096 x 21603840 x 2160
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals OM System OM-5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone InputNo
      Power I/O1 x Micro-USB Input/Output1 x Micro-USB Input
      Other I/O1 x 2.5 mm Sub-Mini Control1 x Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Data Output (Shared with Power Input)
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity OM System OM-5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz802.11/b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control wired and via smartphone
      Environmental OM System OM-5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature14 to 104°F / -10 to 40°C
      Storage Temperature-4 to 140°F / -20 to 60°C
      Operating Humidity30 to 90%
      Storage Humidity10 to 90%
      Physical OM System OM-5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10
      Dimensions125 x 85 x 50 mm (4.92 x 3.35 x 1.97")106 x 60 x 42 mm (4.17 x 2.36 x 1.65")
      Weight (inc. batteries)414 g (0.91 lb / 14.60 oz)310 g (0.68 lb / 10.93 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.5 x 7.4 x 5.5"
      Package Weight2.295 lb
      Power and Storage OM System OM-5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10
      Battery PackBLS-50
      Battery Life310 shots260 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC (UHS-II)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other OM System OM-5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10
      Self Timer 2 or 10 secs, customYes (2 or 10 secs, 10 sec (3 shots))
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory MountNo
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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