Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax K-3

Here is a in depth overview of the Panasonic LX100 and Pentax K-3, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the LX100 (13MP) and K-3 (24MP) and the LX100 (Four Thirds) and K-3 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor size.

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The LX100 was manufactured 6 months later than the K-3 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic LX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax K-3 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the LX100 grades against the K-3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 and Pentax K-3. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic LX100 Gallery and Pentax K-3 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LX100 comes with exterior measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs) while the Pentax K-3 has measurements of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic LX100 and Pentax K-3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the LX100 versus the K-3.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LX100 and K-3 is 83 and 59 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the LX100 and K-3.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The LX100 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Pentax K-3 will result in more detail due to its extra 11MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos more aggressively.