Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax K-01

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Panasonic LX100 and Pentax K-01, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the LX100 (13MP) and the K-01 (16MP) is very similar but the LX100 (Four Thirds) and K-01 (APS-C) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The LX100 was manufactured 2 years after the K-01 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic LX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the LX100 matches up vs the K-01 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 and Pentax K-01. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic LX100 Gallery and Pentax K-01 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic LX100 offers outer dimensions of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") along with a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-01 has specifications of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the LX100 versus the K-01.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the LX100 and K-01 is 83 and 76 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading specs. The picture underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the LX100 and K-01.

All in all, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The LX100 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Pentax K-01 will offer you extra detail due to its extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent LX100 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.