Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax K100D

Below, we are reviewing the Panasonic LX10 and Pentax K100D, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the LX10 (20MP) and K100D (6MP) and the LX10 (1") and K100D (APS-C) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The LX10 was launched 9 years after the K100D which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic LX10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax K100D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the LX10 scores against the K100D in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 and Pentax K100D. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic LX10 Gallery and Pentax K100D Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LX10 features exterior dimensions of 106mm x 60mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") having a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Pentax K100D has dimensions of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic LX10 and Pentax K100D in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the LX10 and the K100D.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LX10 and K100D is 88 and 64 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through technical specs. The image here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the LX10 and K100D.

As you have seen, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The LX10 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Panasonic LX10 will give extra detail utilizing its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent LX10 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.