Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax K100D S

On this page, we will be evaluating the Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax K100D S, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the LX7 (10MP) and K100D S (6MP) and the LX7 (1/1.7") and K100D S (APS-C) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The LX7 was revealed 5 years after the K100D S which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic LX7 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K100D S being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the LX7 grades versus the K100D S for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 & Pentax K100D Super. The full galleries are available at Panasonic LX7 Gallery & Pentax K100D S Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic LX7 provides outside measurements of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") and a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Pentax K100D S has sizing of 129mm x 91mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax K100D S in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the LX7 and the K100D S.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the LX7 and K100D S is 86 and 65 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out specs. The picture below might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the LX7 and K100D S.

All in all, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The LX7 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Panasonic LX7 will show more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent LX7 will have an edge in sensor technology.