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Panasonic LX100 II vs Pentax MX-1

Portability
81
Imaging
57
Features
75
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II front
 
Pentax MX-1 front
Portability
84
Imaging
37
Features
60
Overall
46

Panasonic LX100 II vs Pentax MX-1 Key Specs

Panasonic LX100 II
(Full Review)
  • 17MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
  • 392g - 115 x 66 x 64mm
  • Released August 2018
  • Succeeded the Panasonic LX100
Pentax MX-1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 391g - 122 x 61 x 51mm
  • Introduced July 2013
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Panasonic LX100 II vs Pentax MX-1 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Panasonic LX100 II versus Pentax MX-1, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the LX100 II (17MP) and MX-1 (12MP) and the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and MX-1 (1/1.7") come with different sensor measurements.

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The LX100 II was released 5 years after the MX-1 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax MX-1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the LX100 II grades versus the MX-1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 II over the Pentax MX-1

 LX100 II MX-1 
IntroducedAugust 2018July 2013More modern by 63 months
Display resolution1240k920kSharper display (+320k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax MX-1 over the Panasonic LX100 II

 MX-1 LX100 II 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Panasonic LX100 II and Pentax MX-1

 LX100 II MX-1 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Panasonic LX100 II vs Pentax MX-1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LX100 II features exterior measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") having a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Pentax MX-1 has measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") with a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic LX100 II versus Pentax MX-1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the LX100 II vs the MX-1.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Pentax MX-1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LX100 II and MX-1 is 81 and 84 respectively.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Pentax MX-1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LX100 II vs Pentax MX-1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by researching specs. The pic here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the LX100 II and MX-1.

All in all, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The LX100 II featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic LX100 II will result in more detail as a result of its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics much more aggressively. The younger LX100 II provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Pentax MX-1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX100 II vs Pentax MX-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX100 II vs Pentax MX-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Portrait photography features
Pentax MX-1 Portrait photography features
74
manual focus
megapixel count good (17MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has face detection focusing
supports RAW files
42
you can focus manually
supports face detect focusing
exports RAW files
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Street photography advice
Pentax MX-1 Street photography advice
77
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
boasts touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
65
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
more heavy than average (391 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic LX100 II
Sports photography with Pentax MX-1
71
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (17MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
great battery pack (340 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
43
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
good battery power (290 per charge)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Travel photography factors
Pentax MX-1 Travel photography factors
78
great battery pack (340 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
megapixel count good (17 megapixels)
fairly wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
61
good battery power (290 shots)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (391 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Landscape photography features
Pentax MX-1 Landscape photography features
76
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.7)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (17MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (340 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
55
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
good battery power (290 shots)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Vlogging advice
Pentax MX-1 Vlogging advice
36
fairly wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.7)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic support
33
fairly wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than average (391g)
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Panasonic LX100 II vs Pentax MX-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX100 II and Pentax MX-1
 Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 IIPentax MX-1
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II Pentax MX-1
Class Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2018-08-22 2013-07-01
Body design Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 17 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4736 x 3552 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 49 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-75mm (3.1x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.7-2.8 f/1.8-2.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 2.1 4.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,240k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,760k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1800 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100) 12.00 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Speed sync, Trailing Curtain sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB DMW-BLE9 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 392g (0.86 lb) 391g (0.86 lb)
Dimensions 115 x 66 x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") 122 x 61 x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 49
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.3
DXO Low light score not tested 208
Other
Battery life 340 photographs 290 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-Li-106
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $998 $400