Panasonic LX100 II vs Pentax W60

On this page, we will be analyzing the Panasonic LX100 II vs Pentax W60, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the LX100 II (17MP) and W60 (10MP) and the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and W60 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The LX100 II was introduced 9 years after the W60 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax W60 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the LX100 II matches up against the W60 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II and Pentax Optio W60. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic LX100 II Gallery and Pentax W60 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LX100 II has got external measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Pentax W60 has dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the LX100 II compared to the W60.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the LX100 II and W60 is 81 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through a spec sheet. The image below will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the LX100 II and W60.

As you can see, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The LX100 II with its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Panasonic LX100 II will provide you with extra detail using its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer LX100 II should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.