Panasonic LX100 II vs Pentax K-7

Following is a detailed overview of the Panasonic LX100 II versus Pentax K-7, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the LX100 II (17MP) and the K-7 (15MP) is very close but the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and K-7 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.

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The LX100 II was revealed 9 years after the K-7 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax K-7 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the LX100 II scores vs the K-7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II and Pentax K-7. The full galleries are available at Panasonic LX100 II Gallery and Pentax K-7 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LX100 II provides physical dimensions 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-7 has proportions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic LX100 II versus Pentax K-7 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the LX100 II against the K-7.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the LX100 II and K-7 is 81 and 60 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by researching specs. The picture below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the LX100 II and K-7.

All in all, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The LX100 II having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Panasonic LX100 II will result in extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger LX100 II provides an edge in sensor tech.