Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax K-50

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax K-50, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the LX7 (10MP) and K-50 (16MP) and the LX7 (1/1.7") and K-50 (APS-C) possess different sensor size.

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The LX7 was launched 13 months earlier than the K-50 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LX7 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a short highlight of how the LX7 scores against the K-50 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 & Pentax K-50. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic LX7 Gallery & Pentax K-50 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic LX7 has got 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-50 has sizing of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax K-50 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the LX7 versus the K-50.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LX7 and K-50 is 86 and 63 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking specs. The visual underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the LX7 and K-50.

All in all, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The LX7 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Pentax K-50 will give more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older LX7 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.