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Panasonic LX3 vs Pentax K100D S

Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 front
 
Pentax K100D Super front
Portability
65
Imaging
45
Features
38
Overall
42

Panasonic LX3 vs Pentax K100D S Key Specs

Panasonic LX3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-60mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 265g - 109 x 60 x 27mm
  • Announced November 2008
  • Refreshed by Panasonic LX5
Pentax K100D S
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 646g - 129 x 91 x 71mm
  • Introduced June 2007
  • Earlier Model is Pentax K100D
  • Updated by Pentax K200D
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Panasonic LX3 vs Pentax K100D S Overview

Below is a in depth assessment of the Panasonic LX3 vs Pentax K100D S, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the LX3 (10MP) and K100D S (6MP) and the LX3 (1/1.63") and K100D S (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The LX3 was released 17 months later than the K100D S which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LX3 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K100D S being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the LX3 matches up vs the K100D S in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX3 over the Pentax K100D S

 LX3 K100D S 
IntroducedNovember 2008June 2007More recent by 17 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k210kClearer screen (+250k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K100D S over the Panasonic LX3

 K100D S LX3 

Common features in the Panasonic LX3 and Pentax K100D S

 LX3 K100D S 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Panasonic LX3 vs Pentax K100D S Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LX3 provides outside measurements of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) whilst the Pentax K100D S has proportions of 129mm x 91mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic LX3 vs Pentax K100D S in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the LX3 against the K100D S.

Panasonic LX3 vs Pentax K100D S size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the LX3 and K100D S is 91 and 65 respectively.

Panasonic LX3 vs Pentax K100D S top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LX3 vs Pentax K100D S Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the LX3 and K100D S.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The LX3 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Panasonic LX3 will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent LX3 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic LX3 vs Pentax K100D S sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX3 vs Pentax K100D S Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX3 vs Pentax K100D S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic LX3
Portrait photography with Pentax K100D S
40
has manual focus
saves RAW files
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.63")
51
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview
resolution not great (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LX3 Street photography factors
Pentax K100D S Street photography factors
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/1.63")
more heavy than competitors in class (265 grams)
64
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic LX3
Sports photography with Pentax K100D S
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.63")
no phase detect autofocus
47
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no liveview
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LX3 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K100D S as a Travel photography camera
60
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (265g)
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
45
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
resolution not great (6MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LX3 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax K100D S Landscape photography highlights
52
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.63")
lack of Timelapse recording
52
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
small screen (2.5 inches)
no liveview
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LX3 Vlogging highlights
Pentax K100D S Vlogging highlights
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (265 grams)
9
can't shoot video
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Panasonic LX3 vs Pentax K100D S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX3 and Pentax K100D S
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3Pentax K100D Super
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 Pentax K100D Super
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2008-11-04 2007-06-28
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.63" APS-C
Sensor measurements 8.07 x 5.56mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 44.9mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 6MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 3008 x 2008
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 200
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 24-60mm (2.5x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.0-2.8 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Total lenses - 151
Crop factor 4.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 210 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.30 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (HD 24 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (10fps) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 265g (0.58 pounds) 646g (1.42 pounds)
Dimensions 109 x 60 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") 129 x 91 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 39 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 94 not tested
Other
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $449 $520