Panasonic LX100 II vs Pentax E90

Here, we are evaluating the Panasonic LX100 II versus Pentax E90, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the LX100 II (17MP) and E90 (10MP) and the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and E90 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The LX100 II was manufactured 8 years later than the E90 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax E90 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the LX100 II grades versus the E90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II and Pentax Optio E90. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic LX100 II Gallery and Pentax E90 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LX100 II comes with 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) and the Pentax E90 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic LX100 II versus Pentax E90 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the LX100 II against the E90.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LX100 II and E90 is 81 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading specs. The photograph here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the LX100 II and E90.

All in all, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The LX100 II featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic LX100 II will offer more detail due to its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher LX100 II is going to have an edge in sensor tech.