Panasonic LX100 II vs Pentax K-5 IIs

In this article, we are comparing the Panasonic LX100 II versus Pentax K-5 IIs, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the LX100 II (17MP) and the K-5 IIs (16MP) is fairly comparable but the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and K-5 IIs (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The LX100 II was unveiled 5 years after the K-5 IIs which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax K-5 IIs being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the LX100 II matches up vs the K-5 IIs for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LX100 II offers 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) while the Pentax K-5 IIs 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).

Check the Panasonic LX100 II versus Pentax K-5 IIs in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the LX100 II versus the K-5 IIs.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LX100 II and K-5 IIs is 81 and 60 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing specifications. The picture here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the LX100 II and K-5 IIs.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The LX100 II using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Panasonic LX100 II will provide extra detail having an extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The younger LX100 II will have a benefit in sensor tech.