Panasonic LX100 II vs Pentax P80

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Panasonic LX100 II and Pentax P80, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the LX100 II (17MP) and P80 (12MP) and the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and P80 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The LX100 II was revealed 9 years later than the P80 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax P80 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the LX100 II grades vs the P80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II and Pentax Optio P80. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic LX100 II Gallery and Pentax P80 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LX100 II offers outer dimensions of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Pentax P80 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic LX100 II and Pentax P80 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the LX100 II against the P80.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the LX100 II and P80 is 81 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by going over specs. The visual here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the LX100 II and P80.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The LX100 II with its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic LX100 II will offer extra detail because of its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern LX100 II will have an advantage in sensor technology.