Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax K-5

Here is a in depth comparison of the Panasonic LX7 versus Pentax K-5, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the LX7 (10MP) and K-5 (16MP) and the LX7 (1/1.7") and K-5 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor size.

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The LX7 was introduced 23 months later than the K-5 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LX7 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the LX7 grades vs the K-5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 & Pentax K-5. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic LX7 Gallery & Pentax K-5 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic LX7 features outer measurements of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") having a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Pentax K-5 has sizing of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic LX7 versus Pentax K-5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the LX7 compared to the K-5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LX7 and K-5 is 86 and 60 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through specifications. The photograph underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the LX7 and K-5.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The LX7 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Pentax K-5 will give extra detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent LX7 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.