Panasonic LX100 II vs Pentax K-5

Below, we are reviewing the Panasonic LX100 II vs Pentax K-5, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the LX100 II (17MP) and the K-5 (16MP) is very close but the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and K-5 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The LX100 II was introduced 7 years after the K-5 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax K-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the LX100 II grades versus the K-5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II & Pentax K-5. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic LX100 II Gallery & Pentax K-5 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic LX100 II comes with physical measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") with a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-5 has sizing of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the LX100 II compared to the K-5.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the LX100 II and K-5 is 81 and 60 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through technical specs. The pic here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the LX100 II and K-5.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The LX100 II having a smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Panasonic LX100 II will provide you with extra detail using its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent LX100 II is going to have an edge in sensor technology.