Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax K-S1

The following is a in depth overview of the Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax K-S1, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the LX100 (13MP) and K-S1 (20MP) and the LX100 (Four Thirds) and K-S1 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The LX100 was announced at a similar time to the K-S1 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic LX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax K-S1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the LX100 grades versus the K-S1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 and Pentax K-S1. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic LX100 Gallery and Pentax K-S1 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LX100 enjoys outer measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") having a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs) and the Pentax K-S1 has dimensions of 121mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 558 grams (1.23 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax K-S1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the LX100 versus the K-S1.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the LX100 and K-S1 is 83 and 69 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over technical specs. The picture here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the LX100 and K-S1.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The LX100 having a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Pentax K-S1 will offer extra detail with its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.