Panasonic LX3 vs Pentax K100D S
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Panasonic LX3 vs Pentax K100D S Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Panasonic LX3 vs Pentax K100D S Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX3 over the Pentax K100D S
LX3 | K100D S | |||
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Introduced | November 2008 | June 2007 | More recent by 17 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 210k | Clearer screen (+250k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax K100D S over the Panasonic LX3
K100D S | LX3 |
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Common features in the Panasonic LX3 and Pentax K100D S
LX3 | K100D S | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
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.
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Panasonic LX3 vs Pentax K100D S Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 | Pentax K100D Super | |
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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 |