Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax K-5 IIs

Here is a in depth comparison of the Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax K-5 IIs, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the LX10 (20MP) and K-5 IIs (16MP) and the LX10 (1") and K-5 IIs (APS-C) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The LX10 was released 3 years later than the K-5 IIs and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic LX10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax K-5 IIs being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the LX10 matches up versus the K-5 IIs when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 & Pentax K-5 IIs. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic LX10 Gallery & Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic LX10 provides outside dimensions of 106mm x 60mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") along with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-5 IIs has sizing of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

Check the Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax K-5 IIs in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the LX10 versus the K-5 IIs.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LX10 and K-5 IIs is 88 and 60 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through specifications. The photograph here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the LX10 and K-5 IIs.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The LX10 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic LX10 will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The newer LX10 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.