Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax K-x

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax K-x, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the LX7 (10MP) and the K-x (12MP) is fairly well matched but the LX7 (1/1.7") and K-x (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The LX7 was released 2 years after the K-x which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic LX7 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the LX7 grades against the K-x when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 & Pentax K-x. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic LX7 Gallery & Pentax K-x Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LX7 features exterior 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-x has proportions of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") and a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).

See the Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax K-x in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the LX7 compared to the K-x.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LX7 and K-x is 86 and 69 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the LX7 and K-x.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The LX7 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Pentax K-x will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The newer LX7 will have an edge in sensor tech.