Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax K-5 IIs
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Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Key Specs
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- 13MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
- 393g - 115 x 66 x 55mm
- Launched September 2014
- Refreshed by Panasonic LX100 II
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- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Introduced June 2013
- Older Model is Pentax K-5
Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic LX100 and Pentax K-5 IIs, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the LX100 (13MP) and the K-5 IIs (16MP) is pretty similar but the LX100 (Four Thirds) and K-5 IIs (APS-C) have different sensor sizes.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe LX100 was brought out 16 months later than the K-5 IIs which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic LX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax K-5 IIs being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the LX100 matches up vs the K-5 IIs with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 and Pentax K-5 IIs. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic LX100 Gallery and Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 over the Pentax K-5 IIs
LX100 | K-5 IIs | |||
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Introduced | September 2014 | June 2013 | Fresher by 16 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 IIs over the Panasonic LX100
K-5 IIs | LX100 |
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Common features in the Panasonic LX100 and Pentax K-5 IIs
LX100 | K-5 IIs | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen dimensions | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 921k | The same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither offers Touch screen |
Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry your camera, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LX100 offers external measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") with a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-5 IIs has dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).
See the Panasonic LX100 and Pentax K-5 IIs in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the LX100 against the K-5 IIs.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the LX100 and K-5 IIs is 83 and 60 respectively.
Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing technical specs. The photograph here should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the LX100 and K-5 IIs.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The LX100 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Pentax K-5 IIs will deliver greater detail having its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger LX100 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 | Pentax K-5 IIs | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 | Pentax K-5 IIs |
Class | Large Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2014-09-15 | 2013-06-04 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4112 x 3088 | 4928 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 51200 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 100 | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens zoom range | 24-75mm (3.1x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/1.7-2.8 | - |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 921 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display 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 | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 11.0fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 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 | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/180 seconds |
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 480 (25, 30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 393g (0.87 lbs) | 760g (1.68 lbs) |
Physical 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 rating | 67 | 82 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.3 | 23.9 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.5 | 14.1 |
DXO Low light rating | 553 | 1208 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 photos | 980 photos |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $800 | $749 |