Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax K110D

Below, we will be contrasting the Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax K110D, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the LX100 (13MP) and K110D (6MP) and the LX100 (Four Thirds) and K110D (APS-C) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The LX100 was manufactured 8 years later than the K110D and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic LX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax K110D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the LX100 matches up against the K110D with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 & Pentax K110D. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic LX100 Gallery & Pentax K110D Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic LX100 provides exterior dimensions 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 K110D has specifications of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") having a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the LX100 and the K110D.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LX100 and K110D is 83 and 67 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over technical specs. The visual underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the LX100 and K110D.

As you have seen, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The LX100 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic LX100 will offer greater detail due to its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern LX100 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.