Panasonic LX100 II vs Pentax WG-3

Below is a complete assessment of the Panasonic LX100 II and Pentax WG-3, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the LX100 II (17MP) and the WG-3 (16MP) is relatively well matched but the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and WG-3 (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The LX100 II was brought out 5 years later than the WG-3 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax WG-3 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the LX100 II scores vs the WG-3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II and Pentax WG-3. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic LX100 II Gallery and Pentax WG-3 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic LX100 II features outside 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) whilst the Pentax WG-3 has sizing of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic LX100 II and Pentax WG-3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the LX100 II against the WG-3.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LX100 II and WG-3 is 81 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the LX100 II and WG-3.

Clearly, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The LX100 II due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic LX100 II will give greater detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The younger LX100 II should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.