Panasonic LX3 vs Pentax K100D

In this write-up, we are matching up the Panasonic LX3 and Pentax K100D, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the LX3 (10MP) and K100D (6MP) and the LX3 (1/1.63") and K100D (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The LX3 was brought out 24 months after the K100D making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LX3 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K100D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the LX3 scores against the K100D for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 & Pentax K100D. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic LX3 Gallery & Pentax K100D Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic LX3 provides external dimensions of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) and the Pentax K100D has sizing of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic LX3 and Pentax K100D in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the LX3 versus the K100D.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LX3 and K100D is 91 and 64 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over specifications. The pic below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the LX3 and K100D.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The LX3 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Panasonic LX3 will offer you greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher LX3 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.