Panasonic LX100 II vs Pentax K-30

Its time to look a little more closely at the Panasonic LX100 II versus Pentax K-30, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the LX100 II (17MP) and the K-30 (16MP) is very similar but the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and K-30 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor size.

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The LX100 II was revealed 5 years after the K-30 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax K-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the LX100 II scores versus the K-30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II and Pentax K-30. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic LX100 II Gallery and Pentax K-30 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LX100 II has exterior measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") with a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Pentax K-30 has measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic LX100 II versus Pentax K-30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the LX100 II compared to the K-30.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the LX100 II and K-30 is 81 and 63 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the LX100 II and K-30.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The LX100 II using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Panasonic LX100 II will deliver more detail because of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively. The newer LX100 II will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.