Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax Q7

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Panasonic LX100 versus Pentax Q7, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the LX100 (13MP) and the Q7 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the LX100 (Four Thirds) and Q7 (1/1.7") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The LX100 was launched 14 months after the Q7 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic LX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the LX100 scores against the Q7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 & Pentax Q7. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic LX100 Gallery & Pentax Q7 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. 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) whilst the Pentax Q7 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic LX100 versus Pentax Q7 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the LX100 against the Q7.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the LX100 and Q7 is 83 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by looking at technical specs. The picture here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the LX100 and Q7.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The LX100 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic LX100 will give more detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The younger LX100 will have an edge in sensor tech.