Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 vs Pentax Optio P80

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      Specifications

      General Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 Pentax Optio P80
      BrandPanasonicPentax
      ModelLumix DMC-LX100Optio P80
      Successor ModelPanasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II
      MSRP$899
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeAdvanced CompactStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 Pentax Optio P80
      Sensor TypeCMOSCCD
      Sensor SizeMicro Four Thirds1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions17.3 x 13 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels16.84 Megapixel12.39 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels12.8 Megapixel12.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range200 - 25,60064 - 6,400
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 25,600
      Photo Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 Pentax Optio P80
      ProcessorVenus EnginePrime
      Max Image Resolution4112 x 30884000 x 3000
      Other Resolutions4112 x 3088, 4272 x 2856, 4480 x 2520, 3088 x 3088, 2976 x 2232, 3120 x 2086, 3840 x 2160, 2240 x 2240, 2048 x 1536, 2112 x 1408, 1920 x 1080, 1536 x 15363072 x 2304, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 1024 x 768
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:94:3, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, standard
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 Pentax Optio P80
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Single
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points499
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 Pentax Optio P80
      Crop Factor2x
      Focal Length10.9 - 34 mm
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range24 - 75 mm28 - 110 mm
      Optical Zoom3.1x4x
      Maximum Aperturef/1.7 - 2.8f/2.6 - 5.8
      Min Normal Focus Distance50 cm40 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance3 cm10 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Screen Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 Pentax Optio P80
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT-LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"2.70"
      Screen Resolution921k dot230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 Pentax Optio P80
      ViewfinderElectronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification1.39x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.7x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,764k dot
      Shutter Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 Pentax Optio P80
      Min Shutter Speed60 sec4 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/1000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/16000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting11.0 fps3.2 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 40 fps
      Flash Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 Pentax Optio P80
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      auto w/redeye reduction
      on
      on w/redeye reduction
      slow sync
      slow sync w/redeye reduction
      off
      Auto
      Flash On
      Off
      Red-Eye Reduction
      Flash Range7.00 m at included external flash at ISO 1004.60 m
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionShoe Mount
      Exposure Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 Pentax Optio P80
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Exposure Compensation±3 (at 1/3 EV increments)±2
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 (3, 5, 7 frames at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      DXO Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 Pentax Optio P80
      DxO Low Light ISO553
      DxO Color Depth22.3
      DxO Dynamic Range12.5
      DxO Overall Score67
      Video Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 Pentax Optio P80
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHDMotion JPEG
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21601280 x 720
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 Pentax Optio P80
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 Pentax Optio P80
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Environmental Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 Pentax Optio P80
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 Pentax Optio P80
      Dimensions115 x 66 x 55 mm (4.53 x 2.6 x 2.17")102 x 59 x 25 mm (4.02 x 2.32 x 0.98")
      Weight (inc. batteries)393 g (0.87 lb / 13.86 oz)125 g (0.28 lb / 4.41 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.55 x 5.95 x 4.45"
      Package Weight1.86 lb
      Power and Storage Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 Pentax Optio P80
      Battery PackD-LI68
      Battery Life300 shots
      Internal Storage33.6 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC
      Other Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 Pentax Optio P80
      Self TimerYes (2 or 10 sec)Yes (2 or 10 sec)
      Orientation Sensor


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