Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax K-5 II

Following is a detailed assessment of the Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax K-5 II, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the LX100 (13MP) and the K-5 II (16MP) is relatively close but the LX100 (Four Thirds) and K-5 II (APS-C) use different sensor sizing.

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The LX100 was launched 16 months after the K-5 II which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax K-5 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the LX100 scores versus the K-5 II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 & Pentax K-5 II. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic LX100 Gallery & Pentax K-5 II Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic LX100 has got external measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") along with a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs) while the Pentax K-5 II has specifications of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax K-5 II in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the LX100 vs the K-5 II.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the LX100 and K-5 II is 83 and 60 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching a spec sheet. The picture here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the LX100 and K-5 II.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The LX100 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Pentax K-5 II will render extra detail utilizing its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer LX100 provides a benefit in sensor tech.