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Panasonic LX100 II vs Pentax Q7

Portability
81 Imaging
57 Features
75 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II front
 
Pentax Q7 front
Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
54 Overall
43

Panasonic LX100 II vs Pentax Q7 Key Specs

Panasonic LX100 II
(Full Review)
  • 17MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
  • 392g - 115 x 66 x 64mm
  • Revealed August 2018
  • Old Model is Panasonic LX100
Pentax Q7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Released August 2013
  • Superseded the Pentax Q10
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Panasonic LX100 II vs Pentax Q7 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Panasonic LX100 II versus Pentax Q7, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the LX100 II (17MP) and Q7 (12MP) and the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and Q7 (1/1.7") use different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The LX100 II was released 5 years after the Q7 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the LX100 II scores against the Q7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 II over the Pentax Q7

		

		

			
 LX100 II Q7 
ReleasedAugust 2018August 2013Newer by 62 months
Display resolution1240k460kSharper display (+780k dot)
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Panasonic LX100 II

		

		

			
 Q7 LX100 II 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic LX100 II and Pentax Q7

		

		

			
 LX100 II Q7 
Manual focus  More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic LX100 II vs Pentax Q7 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic LX100 II has external measurements 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 Q7 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic LX100 II versus Pentax Q7 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the LX100 II versus the Q7.
Panasonic LX100 II vs Pentax Q7 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LX100 II and Q7 is 81 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic LX100 II vs Pentax Q7 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic LX100 II vs Pentax Q7 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specs. The image underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the LX100 II and Q7.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The LX100 II due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Panasonic LX100 II will render extra detail as a result of its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images much more aggressively. The newer LX100 II provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
	
			Panasonic LX100 II vs Pentax Q7 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic LX100 II vs Pentax Q7 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic LX100 II vs Pentax Q7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic LX100 II Portrait photography factors
Pentax Q7 Portrait photography factors
74
 manual focus
 decent sensor resolution (17 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 features face detect focusing
 saves RAW formats
48
 has manual focus
 great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
 includes face detect autofocus
 delivers RAW files
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison
Panasonic LX100 II Street photography info
Pentax Q7 Street photography info
77
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 saves RAW formats
 provides touch focus
 great high ISO (25,600)
 screen is fixed
69
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 delivers RAW files
 lighter than competition in class (200 grams)
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic LX100 II Sports photography details
Pentax Q7 Sports photography details
71
 silent shooting (1/16,000s)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (17MP)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 features tracking focus
 better than average battery (340 shots)
 has no phase detect AF
32
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 includes tracking focus
 continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/1.7")
 bad battery life (250 shots)
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic LX100 II Travel photography highlights
Pentax Q7 Travel photography highlights
78
 better than average battery (340 per charge)
 connects via bluetooth
 provides touch focus
 decent sensor resolution (17 megapixels)
 really wide (24mm)
 great maximum aperture (f1.7)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
60
 lighter than competition in class (200g)
 flash built-in
 bad battery life (250 CIPA)
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
 Panasonic LX100 II as a Landscape photography camera
 Pentax Q7 as a Landscape photography camera
76
 manual focus
 really wide (24mm)
 great maximum aperture (f1.7)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (17 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 great high ISO (25,600)
 saves RAW formats
 better than average battery (340 CIPA)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
55
 has manual focus
 change lenses (Pentax Q mount)
 decent sized screen (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 delivers RAW files
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/1.7")
 bad battery life (250 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Panasonic LX100 II
Vlogging with Pentax Q7
36
 really wide (24mm)
 great maximum aperture (f1.7)
 touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect focusing
 high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 lack of microphone support
35
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 includes face detect autofocus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competition in class (200g)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 lack of mic socket
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Panasonic LX100 II vs Pentax Q7 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX100 II and Pentax Q7
 Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 IIPentax Q7
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II Pentax Q7
Category Large Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2018-08-22 2013-08-08
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 17 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4736 x 3552 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW photos    
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points 49 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens focal range 24-75mm (3.1x) -
Maximum aperture f/1.7-2.8 -
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Available lenses - 8
Focal length multiplier 2.1 4.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,240k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,760k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1800 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100) 4.90 m (ISO100/m)
Flash options no built-in flash P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC FullHD(1920x1080, 30fps/25fps/24fps), HD(1280x720,16:9,30fps/25fps/24fps), VGA(640x480,4:3,30fps/25fps/24fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB DMW-BLE9 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 392g (0.86 lb) 200g (0.44 lb)
Dimensions 115 x 66 x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 340 photos 250 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI68
Self timer Yes Yes (12 sec, 2 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card
Card slots One One
Launch price $998 $480