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Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax KP

Portability
83
Imaging
51
Features
73
Overall
59
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 front
 
Pentax KP front
Portability
61
Imaging
67
Features
76
Overall
70

Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax KP Key Specs

Panasonic LX100
(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
Pentax KP
(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
Photography Glossary

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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 over the Pentax KP

 LX100 KP 

Reasons to pick Pentax KP over the Panasonic LX100

 KP LX100 
RevealedJanuary 2017September 2014More modern by 28 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Panasonic LX100 and Pentax KP

 LX100 KP 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution921k921kThe 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).

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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.

Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax KP size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the LX100 and KP is 83 and 61 respectively.

Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax KP top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax KP Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax KP Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LX100 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax KP as a Portrait photography camera
70
manual focus
resolution is good (13MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW files
80
manual focus
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LX100 Street photography advice
Pentax KP Street photography advice
76
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
boasts touch focus
good high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
76
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
very good high ISO (819,200)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LX100 Sports photography features
Pentax KP Sports photography features
67
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (13MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
doesn't have phase detect AF
72
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/24,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
bad battery life (390 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic LX100
Travel photography with Pentax KP
75
boasts touch focus
resolution is good (13 megapixels)
quite wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
61
environment proofing
decent MP (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
bad battery life (390 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic LX100
Landscape photography with Pentax KP
73
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.7)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (13 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
77
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
very good high ISO (819,200)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
bad battery life (390 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LX100 Vlogging features
Pentax KP Vlogging features
35
quite wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.7)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone port
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax KP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX100 and Pentax KP
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100Pentax KP
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