Panasonic LX100 II vs Pentax K-5 II

Let's look much closer at the Panasonic LX100 II and Pentax K-5 II, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the LX100 II (17MP) and the K-5 II (16MP) is very well matched but the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and K-5 II (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The LX100 II was unveiled 5 years later than the K-5 II and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax K-5 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the LX100 II scores versus the K-5 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II and Pentax K-5 II. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic LX100 II Gallery and Pentax K-5 II Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LX100 II features physical measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") along with a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Pentax K-5 II has measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic LX100 II and Pentax K-5 II in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the LX100 II vs the K-5 II.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LX100 II and K-5 II is 81 and 60 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the LX100 II and K-5 II.

As you can see, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The LX100 II with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Panasonic LX100 II will resolve more detail having an extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher LX100 II will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.