Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax K-500

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax K-500, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the LX100 (13MP) and the K-500 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the LX100 (Four Thirds) and K-500 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizes.

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The LX100 was announced 10 months later than the K-500 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic LX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax K-500 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the LX100 matches up vs the K-500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 & Pentax K-500. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic LX100 Gallery & Pentax K-500 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LX100 provides physical measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") with a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs) while the Pentax K-500 has dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax K-500 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the LX100 versus the K-500.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LX100 and K-500 is 83 and 64 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking specifications. The visual here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the LX100 and K-500.

To sum up, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The LX100 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Pentax K-500 will resolve extra detail with its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent LX100 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.