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Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax K-3 II

Portability
86
Imaging
35
Features
61
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 front
 
Pentax K-3 II front
Portability
59
Imaging
66
Features
84
Overall
73

Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax K-3 II Key Specs

Panasonic LX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
  • 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
  • Introduced October 2012
  • Replaced the Panasonic LX5
  • Successor is Panasonic LX10
Pentax K-3 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 131 x 100 x 77mm
  • Announced April 2015
  • Replaced the Pentax K-3
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Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax K-3 II Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax K-3 II, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the LX7 (10MP) and K-3 II (24MP) and the LX7 (1/1.7") and K-3 II (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.

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The LX7 was brought out 3 years earlier than the K-3 II and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic LX7 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-3 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the LX7 grades against the K-3 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX7 over the Pentax K-3 II

 LX7 K-3 II 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-3 II over the Panasonic LX7

 K-3 II LX7 
AnnouncedApril 2015October 2012Fresher by 30 months
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1037k920kClearer screen (+117k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic LX7 and Pentax K-3 II

 LX7 K-3 II 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax K-3 II Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LX7 offers external measurements of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Pentax K-3 II has proportions of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax K-3 II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the LX7 vs the K-3 II.

Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax K-3 II size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LX7 and K-3 II is 86 and 59 respectively.

Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax K-3 II top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax K-3 II Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing a spec sheet. The visual here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the LX7 and K-3 II.

Clearly, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The LX7 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Pentax K-3 II will render greater detail having its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older LX7 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax K-3 II sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax K-3 II Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax K-3 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LX7 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K-3 II as a Portrait photography camera
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has manual focus
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
79
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LX7 Street photography information
Pentax K-3 II Street photography information
58
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than others in class (298 grams)
69
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
above average high ISO (51,200)
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LX7 Sports photography factors
Pentax K-3 II Sports photography factors
42
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
great battery life (330 CIPA)
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect AF
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
has phase detect auto focus
not so great battery life (720 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic LX7
Travel photography with Pentax K-3 II
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great battery life (330 per charge)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
heavier than others in class (298 grams)
low MP (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
56
environment sealing
decent megapixels (24MP)
not so great battery life (720 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LX7 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K-3 II as a Landscape photography camera
57
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (330 shots)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
two card slots
not so great battery life (720 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LX7 Vlogging factors
Pentax K-3 II Vlogging factors
33
relatively wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than others in class (298 grams)
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has mic socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax K-3 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX7 and Pentax K-3 II
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7Pentax K-3 II
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 Pentax K-3 II
Category Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2012-10-15 2015-04-23
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine Prime III
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 6016 x 4000
Max native ISO 6400 51200
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 23 27
Cross focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 24-90mm (3.8x) -
Max aperture f/1.4-2.3 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Total lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 4.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of screen 920k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 11.0fps 8.3fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.50 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync (available with dedicated external flash)
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 298 grams (0.66 lbs) 800 grams (1.76 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") 131 x 100 x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 50 80
DXO Color Depth score 20.7 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 13.6
DXO Low light score 147 1106
Other
Battery life 330 images 720 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One 2
Launch pricing $400 $829