Panasonic LX3 vs Pentax K-x

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic LX3 vs Pentax K-x, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the LX3 (10MP) and the K-x (12MP) is pretty well matched but the LX3 (1/1.63") and K-x (APS-C) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The LX3 was announced 13 months prior to the K-x which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic LX3 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the LX3 matches up versus the K-x in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 and Pentax K-x. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic LX3 Gallery and Pentax K-x Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LX3 enjoys outer dimensions of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-x has dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") and a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic LX3 vs Pentax K-x in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the LX3 against the K-x.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the LX3 and K-x is 91 and 69 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by checking specs. The visual underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the LX3 and K-x.

All in all, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The LX3 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh trickier and the Pentax K-x will give more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older LX3 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.