Panasonic LX5 vs Pentax K-3

Lets take a deeper look at the Panasonic LX5 vs Pentax K-3, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the LX5 (10MP) and K-3 (24MP) and the LX5 (1/1.63") and K-3 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizes.

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The LX5 was released 3 years earlier than the K-3 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LX5 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-3 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the LX5 grades versus the K-3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 & Pentax K-3. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic LX5 Gallery & Pentax K-3 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic LX5 offers external measurements of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-3 has sizing of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the LX5 compared to the K-3.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LX5 and K-3 is 88 and 59 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking a spec sheet. The image below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the LX5 and K-3.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The LX5 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Pentax K-3 will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged LX5 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.