Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax K100D

Below, we are analyzing the Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax K100D, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the LX100 (13MP) and K100D (6MP) and the LX100 (Four Thirds) and K100D (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The LX100 was unveiled 7 years later than the K100D and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic LX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax K100D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the LX100 grades against the K100D for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 and Pentax K100D. The full galleries are available at Panasonic LX100 Gallery and Pentax K100D Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic LX100 enjoys 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) and the Pentax K100D has sizing of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax K100D in the all 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 at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the LX100 versus the K100D.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LX100 and K100D is 83 and 64 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by checking a spec sheet. The photograph here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the LX100 and K100D.

Clearly, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The LX100 using its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Panasonic LX100 will give more detail having an extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer LX100 will have an edge in sensor tech.