Panasonic LX100 II vs Pentax Q10

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Panasonic LX100 II vs Pentax Q10, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the LX100 II (17MP) and Q10 (12MP) and the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and Q10 (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.

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The LX100 II was released 6 years after the Q10 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the LX100 II matches up vs the Q10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II and Pentax Q10. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic LX100 II Gallery and Pentax Q10 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic LX100 II comes with exterior dimensions of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") along with a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q10 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic LX100 II vs Pentax Q10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the LX100 II compared to the Q10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the LX100 II and Q10 is 81 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specs. The pic below may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the LX100 II and Q10.

All in all, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The LX100 II due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic LX100 II will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer LX100 II provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.