Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax K-7

Below, we are evaluating the Panasonic LX7 versus Pentax K-7, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the LX7 (10MP) and K-7 (15MP) and the LX7 (1/1.7") and K-7 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizes.

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The LX7 was revealed 3 years later than the K-7 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic LX7 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-7 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the LX7 matches up vs the K-7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 and Pentax K-7. The full galleries are available at Panasonic LX7 Gallery and Pentax K-7 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic LX7 has external dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") having a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-7 has specifications of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic LX7 versus Pentax K-7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the LX7 vs the K-7.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LX7 and K-7 is 86 and 60 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by checking a spec sheet. The visual underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the LX7 and K-7.

Clearly, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The LX7 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Pentax K-7 will resolve more detail because of its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images much more aggressively. The more recent LX7 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.