Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax K-5 IIs

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Panasonic LX7 and Pentax K-5 IIs, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the LX7 (10MP) and K-5 IIs (16MP) and the LX7 (1/1.7") and K-5 IIs (APS-C) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The LX7 was announced 7 months before the K-5 IIs and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LX7 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-5 IIs being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the LX7 scores vs the K-5 IIs for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you should factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic LX7 comes with exterior 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-5 IIs has specifications of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic LX7 and Pentax K-5 IIs in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the LX7 compared to the K-5 IIs.

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

Normally, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading through specs. The pic underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the LX7 and K-5 IIs.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The LX7 using its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Pentax K-5 IIs will give extra detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged LX7 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.