Panasonic LX3 vs Pentax K100D S

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 & Pentax K100D Super. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic LX3 Gallery & Pentax K100D S Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.