Panasonic LX100 II vs Pentax KP

Here, we are looking at the Panasonic LX100 II versus Pentax KP, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the LX100 II (17MP) and KP (24MP) and the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and KP (APS-C) offer different sensor sizes.

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The LX100 II was launched 20 months after the KP making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax KP being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the LX100 II matches up versus the KP with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II and Pentax KP. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic LX100 II Gallery and Pentax KP Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and volume. 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 KP has sizing of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") along with a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).

Check the Panasonic LX100 II versus Pentax KP in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the LX100 II and the KP.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LX100 II and KP is 81 and 61 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the LX100 II and KP.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The LX100 II because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Pentax KP will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern LX100 II should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.