Panasonic LX100 II vs Pentax K-3 II
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Panasonic LX100 II vs Pentax K-3 II Key Specs
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- 17MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
- 392g - 115 x 66 x 64mm
- Announced August 2018
- Superseded the Panasonic LX100
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- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 800g - 131 x 100 x 77mm
- Announced April 2015
- Replaced the Pentax K-3
Panasonic LX100 II vs Pentax K-3 II Overview
In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Panasonic LX100 II and Pentax K-3 II, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the LX100 II (17MP) and K-3 II (24MP) and the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and K-3 II (APS-C) feature different sensor size.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe LX100 II was revealed 3 years later than the K-3 II and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax K-3 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the LX100 II grades against the K-3 II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic LX100 II vs Pentax K-3 II Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II & Pentax K-3 II. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic LX100 II Gallery & Pentax K-3 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 II over the Pentax K-3 II
LX100 II | K-3 II | |||
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Announced | August 2018 | April 2015 | Fresher by 41 months | |
Screen resolution | 1240k | 1037k | Clearer screen (+203k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-3 II over the Panasonic LX100 II
K-3 II | LX100 II | |||
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Screen sizing | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Panasonic LX100 II and Pentax K-3 II
LX100 II | K-3 II | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Panasonic LX100 II vs Pentax K-3 II Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LX100 II offers outer 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 K-3 II has proportions of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic LX100 II and Pentax K-3 II in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the LX100 II vs the K-3 II.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LX100 II and K-3 II is 81 and 59 respectively.
Panasonic LX100 II vs Pentax K-3 II Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the LX100 II and K-3 II.
As you can see, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The LX100 II with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Pentax K-3 II will deliver greater detail because of its extra 7MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent LX100 II provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic LX100 II vs Pentax K-3 II Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II | Pentax K-3 II | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II | Pentax K-3 II |
Class | Large Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2018-08-22 | 2015-04-23 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine | Prime III |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 17MP | 24MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4736 x 3552 | 6016 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 51200 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Min boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 27 |
Cross focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 24-75mm (3.1x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/1.7-2.8 | - |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3.2 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,240k dots | 1,037k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,760k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1800s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 11.0 frames/s | 8.3 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync (available with dedicated external flash) |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Optional |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | DMW-BLE9 lithium-ion battery & USB charger | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 392 grams (0.86 lbs) | 800 grams (1.76 lbs) |
Dimensions | 115 x 66 x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") | 131 x 100 x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 80 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1106 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 shots | 720 shots |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | Dual |
Pricing at launch | $998 | $829 |