Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax E85

On this page, we will be contrasting the Panasonic LX7 and Pentax E85, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the LX7 (10MP) and the E85 (12MP) is relatively close but the LX7 (1/1.7") and E85 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The LX7 was introduced 3 years later than the E85 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the LX7 scores vs the E85 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 and Pentax Optio E85. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic LX7 Gallery and Pentax E85 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LX7 offers exterior dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Pentax E85 has measurements of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic LX7 and Pentax E85 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the LX7 versus the E85.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the LX7 and E85 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements purely by viewing specs. The photograph here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the LX7 and E85.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The LX7 having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Pentax E85 will provide you with extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more modern LX7 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.