Panasonic LX100 II vs Pentax Efina

Below, we will be contrasting the Panasonic LX100 II vs Pentax Efina, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the LX100 II (17MP) and Efina (14MP) and the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and Efina (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The LX100 II was announced 5 years later than the Efina and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the LX100 II grades versus the Efina in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II & Pentax Efina. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic LX100 II Gallery & Pentax Efina Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LX100 II has exterior measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Pentax Efina has dimensions of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the LX100 II versus the Efina.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the LX100 II and Efina is 81 and 97 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the LX100 II and Efina.

All in all, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The LX100 II using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Panasonic LX100 II will offer more detail with its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern LX100 II provides an advantage in sensor tech.