Panasonic LX100 II vs Pentax K-70

Below is a in depth review of the Panasonic LX100 II and Pentax K-70, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the LX100 II (17MP) and K-70 (24MP) and the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and K-70 (APS-C) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The LX100 II was introduced 2 years later than the K-70 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax K-70 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the LX100 II matches up versus the K-70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II & Pentax K-70. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic LX100 II Gallery & Pentax K-70 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LX100 II enjoys physical dimensions of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") having a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-70 has proportions of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") along with a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic LX100 II and Pentax K-70 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the LX100 II versus the K-70.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the LX100 II and K-70 is 81 and 62 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by going over technical specs. The photograph below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the LX100 II and K-70.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The LX100 II having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Pentax K-70 will offer you more detail using its extra 7MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher LX100 II will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.