Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax ist DS2

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax ist DS2, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the LX100 (13MP) and ist DS2 (6MP) and the LX100 (Four Thirds) and ist DS2 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.

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The LX100 was introduced 9 years later than the ist DS2 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax ist DS2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the LX100 matches up vs the ist DS2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 and Pentax ist DS2. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic LX100 Gallery and Pentax ist DS2 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic LX100 provides outer dimensions of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs) while the Pentax ist DS2 has specifications of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax ist DS2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the LX100 compared to the ist DS2.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the LX100 and ist DS2 is 83 and 68 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the LX100 and ist DS2.

All in all, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The LX100 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Panasonic LX100 will provide you with extra detail using its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent LX100 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.