Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax K-3 II

The following is a in depth comparison of the Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax K-3 II, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the LX100 (13MP) and K-3 II (24MP) and the LX100 (Four Thirds) and K-3 II (APS-C) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The LX100 was released 7 months earlier than the K-3 II which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax K-3 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the LX100 grades vs the K-3 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 and Pentax K-3 II. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic LX100 Gallery and Pentax K-3 II Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic LX100 comes with exterior measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") and a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs) and the Pentax K-3 II has sizing of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax K-3 II in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the LX100 versus the K-3 II.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the LX100 and K-3 II is 83 and 59 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the LX100 and K-3 II.

Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The LX100 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Pentax K-3 II will produce greater detail as a result of its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged LX100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.