Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax K-x

Here, we will be contrasting the Panasonic LF1 and Pentax K-x, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the LF1 (12MP) and the K-x (12MP) is pretty comparable but the LF1 (1/1.7") and K-x (APS-C) boast different sensor measurements.

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The LF1 was introduced 3 years after the K-x which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic LF1 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the LF1 matches up vs the K-x with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 and Pentax K-x. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic LF1 Gallery and Pentax K-x Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic LF1 has physical dimensions of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Pentax K-x has sizing of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") along with a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic LF1 and Pentax K-x in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the LF1 compared to the K-x.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LF1 and K-x is 92 and 69 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing technical specs. The picture here may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the LF1 and K-x.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature the identical megapixel count albeit different sensor sizes. The LF1 contains the smaller sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF tougher. The fresher LF1 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.