Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax K-r

Let's look closer at the Panasonic LX100 and Pentax K-r, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the LX100 (13MP) and the K-r (12MP) is pretty well matched but the LX100 (Four Thirds) and K-r (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The LX100 was unveiled 3 years after the K-r which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic LX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the LX100 matches up versus the K-r in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 and Pentax K-r. The full galleries are available at Panasonic LX100 Gallery and Pentax K-r Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic LX100 comes with exterior dimensions of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") and a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs) while the Pentax K-r has specifications of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic LX100 and Pentax K-r in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the LX100 compared to the K-r.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the LX100 and K-r is 83 and 67 respectively.

Often, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at specs. The image below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the LX100 and K-r.

All in all, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The LX100 using its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Panasonic LX100 will give you extra detail having an extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer LX100 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.