Panasonic LX100 II vs Pentax Q

Its time to look a little more closely at the Panasonic LX100 II vs Pentax Q, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the LX100 II (17MP) and Q (12MP) and the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and Q (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The LX100 II was manufactured 7 years later than the Q and that is quite a large 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 Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the LX100 II grades against the Q when it comes 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 Q. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic LX100 II Gallery and Pentax Q Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LX100 II offers outer measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") with a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q has measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Check the Panasonic LX100 II vs Pentax Q in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the LX100 II compared to the Q.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the LX100 II and Q is 81 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the LX100 II and Q.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The LX100 II due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic LX100 II will give more detail due to its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher LX100 II provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.