Panasonic LX3 vs Pentax K-r

Here, we will be analyzing the Panasonic LX3 versus Pentax K-r, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the LX3 (10MP) and the K-r (12MP) is relatively close but the LX3 (1/1.63") and K-r (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The LX3 was unveiled 3 years prior to the K-r and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic LX3 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the LX3 scores against the K-r in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LX3 features exterior dimensions of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) while the Pentax K-r has dimensions of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") and a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the LX3 versus the K-r.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LX3 and K-r is 91 and 67 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to see the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through specifications. The graphic here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the LX3 and K-r.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The LX3 using its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Pentax K-r will result in greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older LX3 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.