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lesmore49 · 10-08-2019, 09:23 PM

A question that has occasionally passed through my mind during the last few years is the Pentax K1 the modern day equivalent to LX ?

I have a K1, great camera, rugged, durable (I hope

) and although I've never had the Pentax LX, I have handled/used them back in the '80's and '90's.

In my opinion, both are great camera bodies...but my question is...is the K1 the modern day LX ?

What is your view ?

dbs · 10-08-2019, 09:41 PM

An LX was a new camera once and so is a K1 ....so I guess yes....
Its not what you ment isit

Dave

**kiwi_jono** · 10-08-2019, 10:32 PM

Maybe, but its almost impossible to predict. I mean what if they release a K-1 Super" that outdoes it in every way?

That said in terms of ergonomics and ruggedness, its possible the K-1 might be hard to beat and from that point may be looked back as the Digital LX. Who knows?

stevebrot · 10-08-2019, 10:35 PM

Originally posted by lesmore49

What is your view ?

The LX had primacy based on features and build relative to other Pentax 35mm film SLRs. The K-1 has primacy based on lack of any points for comparison with other Pentax cameras. The analogous product might be the *ist D.

Steve

**TwoUptons** · 10-09-2019, 05:35 AM

I think it’s more like the K2DMD...

It doesn’t share the focus on compact size characteristic of the LX...

It’s a big, beefy thing, with solid capabilities for its era, so that’s not meant to detract in any way.

-Eric

**Pål Jensen** · 10-09-2019, 05:41 AM

There is no modern counterpart to the LX...

troenaas · 10-09-2019, 06:03 AM

The major weakness of the K1 is the top cover. I've dropped the camera twice and crushed the top plastic cover. That would not have happened with an LX. I also have an LX.

**Robin** · 10-09-2019, 07:50 AM

Originally posted by TwoUptons

I think it’s more like the K2DMD...

It doesn’t share the focus on compact size characteristic of the LX...

It’s a big, beefy thing, with solid capabilities for its era, so that’s not meant to detract in any way.

-Eric

Big and beefy it may be, but I think it was touted as being the most compact full frame DSLR? After all the K-1 is only slightly bigger than the K20D.

**TwoUptons** · 10-09-2019, 08:02 AM

It feels a lot more substantial than my K10, and as much as that was an awesome machine, it’s still big next to a LX...

But maybe K1 capabilities in a K10 package would be closer...

-Eric

**Kerrowdown** · 10-09-2019, 01:54 PM

Not quite... the LX had both changeable focus screens and viewfinders, so you could really get 'em to work the way you needed 'em to.

Plus a maintained mechanical functionality without batteries, K1's knackered without those...

stevebrot · 10-09-2019, 03:06 PM

Originally posted by Kerrowdown

Not quite... the LX had both changeable focus screens and viewfinders, so you could really get 'em to work the way you needed 'em to.

Don't forget the ~~OOF~~ OTF metering...

Steve

**Kerrowdown** · 10-09-2019, 03:08 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

Don't forget the OOF metering...

Steve

Aye that’s true too.

**Robin** · 10-10-2019, 01:47 AM

It's not quite the same, but the multidirectional LCD screen, can substitute for interchangeable view finders. For one thing I no longer get backache from astro photography

**bkpix** · 10-14-2019, 09:03 PM

I'd say, based on size and feel in the hand, the KP is a better descendant of the LX (one of which I still own).

TaoMaas · 10-15-2019, 05:12 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by bkpix

I'd say, based on size and feel in the hand, the KP is a better descendant of the LX (one of which I still own).

I think this is probably closer. I don't have a KP, but I do have a K1 and I shot with an LX for many years before going digital. For me, the LX was a very elegant camera. Not too big, not too small...but just right. It always felt like it was made to be used with compact prime lenses, whereas my K1 (and my K10D before it) feel more balanced with bigger zooms. That's not a bad thing, btw. Just different.

10-08-2019, 09:23 PM	#1
lesmore49 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Western Canada Posts: 12,350	Pentax K1 the modern day equivalent to LX ? A question that has occasionally passed through my mind during the last few years is the Pentax K1 the modern day equivalent to LX ? I have a K1, great camera, rugged, durable (I hope ) and although I've never had the Pentax LX, I have handled/used them back in the '80's and '90's. In my opinion, both are great camera bodies...but my question is...is the K1 the modern day LX ? What is your view ?

10-09-2019, 03:06 PM	#11
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by Kerrowdown Not quite... the LX had both changeable focus screens and viewfinders, so you could really get 'em to work the way you needed 'em to. Don't forget the ~~OOF~~ OTF metering... Steve Last edited by stevebrot; 10-09-2019 at 03:13 PM. Reason: Muddled acronym

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10-08-2019, 09:41 PM	#2
dbs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Clare Valley S A Photos: Albums Posts: 7,568	An LX was a new camera once and so is a K1 ....so I guess yes.... Its not what you ment isit Dave

10-08-2019, 10:32 PM	#3
kiwi_jono Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Christchurch, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,437	Maybe, but its almost impossible to predict. I mean what if they release a K-1 Super" that outdoes it in every way? That said in terms of ergonomics and ruggedness, its possible the K-1 might be hard to beat and from that point may be looked back as the Digital LX. Who knows?

10-08-2019, 10:35 PM	#4
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by lesmore49 What is your view ? The LX had primacy based on features and build relative to other Pentax 35mm film SLRs. The K-1 has primacy based on lack of any points for comparison with other Pentax cameras. The analogous product might be the *ist D. Steve

10-09-2019, 05:35 AM	#5
TwoUptons Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Photos: Albums Posts: 4,227	I think it’s more like the K2DMD... It doesn’t share the focus on compact size characteristic of the LX... It’s a big, beefy thing, with solid capabilities for its era, so that’s not meant to detract in any way. -Eric

10-09-2019, 05:41 AM	#6
Pål Jensen Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Norway Photos: Albums Posts: 4,371	There is no modern counterpart to the LX...

10-09-2019, 06:03 AM	#7
troenaas Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Norway Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 668	The major weakness of the K1 is the top cover. I've dropped the camera twice and crushed the top plastic cover. That would not have happened with an LX. I also have an LX.

10-09-2019, 07:50 AM	#8
Robin Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Pietermaritzburg Photos: Gallery Posts: 433	Originally posted by TwoUptons I think it’s more like the K2DMD... It doesn’t share the focus on compact size characteristic of the LX... It’s a big, beefy thing, with solid capabilities for its era, so that’s not meant to detract in any way. -Eric Big and beefy it may be, but I think it was touted as being the most compact full frame DSLR? After all the K-1 is only slightly bigger than the K20D.

10-09-2019, 08:02 AM	#9
TwoUptons Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Photos: Albums Posts: 4,227	It feels a lot more substantial than my K10, and as much as that was an awesome machine, it’s still big next to a LX... But maybe K1 capabilities in a K10 package would be closer... -Eric

10-09-2019, 01:54 PM	#10
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,867	Not quite... the LX had both changeable focus screens and viewfinders, so you could really get 'em to work the way you needed 'em to. Plus a maintained mechanical functionality without batteries, K1's knackered without those...

10-09-2019, 03:08 PM	#12
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,867	Originally posted by stevebrot Don't forget the OOF metering... Steve Aye that’s true too.

10-10-2019, 01:47 AM	#13
Robin Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Pietermaritzburg Photos: Gallery Posts: 433	It's not quite the same, but the multidirectional LCD screen, can substitute for interchangeable view finders. For one thing I no longer get backache from astro photography

10-14-2019, 09:03 PM	#14
bkpix Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Creswell, Oregon Photos: Albums Posts: 570	I'd say, based on size and feel in the hand, the KP is a better descendant of the LX (one of which I still own).

10-15-2019, 05:12 AM - 1 Like	#15
TaoMaas Pentaxian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Oklahoma City Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,574	Originally posted by bkpix I'd say, based on size and feel in the hand, the KP is a better descendant of the LX (one of which I still own). I think this is probably closer. I don't have a KP, but I do have a K1 and I shot with an LX for many years before going digital. For me, the LX was a very elegant camera. Not too big, not too small...but just right. It always felt like it was made to be used with compact prime lenses, whereas my K1 (and my K10D before it) feel more balanced with bigger zooms. That's not a bad thing, btw. Just different.