Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic LX100

On this page, we will be reviewing the Olympus E-M1 II versus Panasonic LX100, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the E-M1 II (20MP) and LX100 (13MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The E-M1 II was unveiled 2 years after the LX100 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M1 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the E-M1 II matches up against the LX100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M1 II has got exterior measurements of 134mm x 91mm x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") and a weight of 574 grams (1.27 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX100 has proportions of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-M1 II and the LX100.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1 II and LX100 is 68 and 83 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing specs. The picture underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M1 II and LX100.

All in all, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Olympus E-M1 II to result in extra detail having an extra 7MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The younger E-M1 II should have a benefit in sensor innovation.