Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax KP
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Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax KP Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 13MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
- 393g - 115 x 66 x 55mm
- Launched September 2014
- Refreshed by Panasonic LX100 II
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 819200
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 703g - 132 x 101 x 76mm
- Revealed January 2017
Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax KP Overview
Here, we will be analyzing the Panasonic LX100 and Pentax KP, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the LX100 (13MP) and KP (24MP) and the LX100 (Four Thirds) and KP (APS-C) provide totally different sensor measurements.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe LX100 was released 3 years earlier than the KP which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic LX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax KP being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the LX100 grades against the KP for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax KP Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 and Pentax KP. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic LX100 Gallery and Pentax KP Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 over the Pentax KP
LX100 | KP |
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Reasons to pick Pentax KP over the Panasonic LX100
KP | LX100 | |||
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Revealed | January 2017 | September 2014 | More modern by 28 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Panasonic LX100 and Pentax KP
LX100 | KP | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurements | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 921k | The same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither features Touch screen |
Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax KP Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LX100 enjoys physical measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") along with a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs) and the Pentax KP has dimensions of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic LX100 and Pentax KP in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the LX100 against the KP.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the LX100 and KP is 83 and 61 respectively.
Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax KP Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by going through specifications. The pic underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the LX100 and KP.
To sum up, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The LX100 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Pentax KP will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged LX100 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax KP Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax KP Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 | Pentax KP | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 | Pentax KP |
Category | Large Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2014-09-15 | 2017-01-26 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine | PRIME IV |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 13MP | 24MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4112 x 3088 | 6016 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 819200 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 27 |
Cross focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 24-75mm (3.1x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/1.7-2.8 | - |
Macro focus range | 3cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 921 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,764 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.63x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/6000s |
Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/16000s | 1/24000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 11.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100) | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual, wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 393 grams (0.87 pounds) | 703 grams (1.55 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 115 x 66 x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") | 132 x 101 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 67 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.3 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 553 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 pictures | 390 pictures |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI109 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $800 | $747 |