Canon 1000D vs Panasonic LX100 II

Lets look much closer at the Canon 1000D vs Panasonic LX100 II, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the 1000D (10MP) and LX100 II (17MP) and the 1000D (APS-C) and LX100 II (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 1000D was manufactured 11 years prior to the LX100 II and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon 1000D being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the 1000D matches up against the LX100 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 1000D and Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon 1000D Gallery and Panasonic LX100 II Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and size. The Canon 1000D features outside measurements of 126mm x 98mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.9" x 2.6") having a weight of 502 grams (1.11 lbs) while the Panasonic LX100 II has specifications of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") having a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs).

Check the Canon 1000D vs Panasonic LX100 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the 1000D and the LX100 II.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 1000D and LX100 II is 70 and 81 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 1000D and LX100 II.

Clearly, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 1000D featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic LX100 II will give you extra detail due to its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The older 1000D is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.