Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax K-5
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Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax K-5 Key Specs
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- 13MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
- 393g - 115 x 66 x 55mm
- Introduced September 2014
- Newer Model is Panasonic LX100 II
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- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 740g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Announced December 2010
- Superseded the Pentax K-7
- Successor is Pentax K-5 IIs
Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax K-5 Overview
In this article, we will be reviewing the Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax K-5, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the LX100 (13MP) and the K-5 (16MP) is relatively close but the LX100 (Four Thirds) and K-5 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe LX100 was launched 3 years later than the K-5 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax K-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the LX100 matches up versus the K-5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax K-5 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 & Pentax K-5. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic LX100 Gallery & Pentax K-5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 over the Pentax K-5
LX100 | K-5 | |||
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Announced | September 2014 | December 2010 | More recent by 46 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 over the Panasonic LX100
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Common features in the Panasonic LX100 and Pentax K-5
LX100 | K-5 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 921k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax K-5 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic LX100 comes with outside dimensions 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-5 has specifications of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).
Check the Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax K-5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the LX100 and the K-5.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LX100 and K-5 is 83 and 60 respectively.
Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax K-5 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements merely by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the LX100 and K-5.
Clearly, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The LX100 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Pentax K-5 will render greater detail utilizing its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent LX100 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
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Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax K-5 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 | Pentax K-5 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 | Pentax K-5 |
Category | Large Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2014-09-15 | 2010-12-18 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine | Prime II |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 13MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4112 x 3088 | 4928 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 51200 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 24-75mm (3.1x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/1.7-2.8 | - |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 921 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,764 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Max silent shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 11.0fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100) | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 | 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 424 (25, 30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 393g (0.87 pounds) | 740g (1.63 pounds) |
Dimensions | 115 x 66 x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") | 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 67 | 82 |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.3 | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.5 | 14.1 |
DXO Low light score | 553 | 1162 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 photographs | 980 photographs |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $800 | $800 |