Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax 645D

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Panasonic LX100 and Pentax 645D, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the LX100 (13MP) and 645D (40MP) and the LX100 (Four Thirds) and 645D (Medium format) use different sensor sizes.

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The LX100 was manufactured 4 years later than the 645D and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax 645D being a Large SLR camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the LX100 scores versus the 645D with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 and Pentax 645D. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic LX100 Gallery and Pentax 645D Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic LX100 has got outside dimensions of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") having a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs) and the Pentax 645D has specifications of 156mm x 117mm x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7") with a weight of 1480 grams (3.26 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic LX100 and Pentax 645D in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the LX100 and the 645D.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LX100 and 645D is 83 and 50 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking specifications. The visual here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the LX100 and 645D.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The LX100 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Pentax 645D will give you greater detail due to its extra 27MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer LX100 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.