Panasonic LX100 II vs Pentax X-5

Following is a comprehensive review of the Panasonic LX100 II and Pentax X-5, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the LX100 II (17MP) and the X-5 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and X-5 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

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The LX100 II was released 6 years after the X-5 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the LX100 II grades versus the X-5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II and Pentax X-5. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic LX100 II Gallery and Pentax X-5 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LX100 II has external dimensions of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") and a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Pentax X-5 has measurements of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") having a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the LX100 II vs the X-5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the LX100 II and X-5 is 81 and 65 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the LX100 II and X-5.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The LX100 II because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic LX100 II will produce greater detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more modern LX100 II provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.