Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax K-70

In this article, we are contrasting the Panasonic LX100 and Pentax K-70, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the LX100 (13MP) and K-70 (24MP) and the LX100 (Four Thirds) and K-70 (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The LX100 was brought out 21 months earlier than the K-70 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax K-70 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the LX100 scores vs the K-70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 & Pentax K-70. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic LX100 Gallery & Pentax K-70 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic LX100 offers external measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") having a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs) while the Pentax K-70 has sizing of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") and a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the LX100 versus the K-70.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LX100 and K-70 is 83 and 62 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through technical specs. The image here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the LX100 and K-70.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The LX100 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Pentax K-70 will render more detail having its extra 11MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged LX100 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.