Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic LX100 II

Following is a detailed review of the Panasonic G100 and Panasonic LX100 II, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the G100 (20MP) and the LX100 II (17MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The G100 was manufactured 23 months after the LX100 II making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the G100 scores vs the LX100 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G100 offers exterior measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Panasonic LX100 II has measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic G100 and Panasonic LX100 II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the G100 versus the LX100 II.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the G100 and LX100 II is 81 and 81 respectively.

Often, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over specs. The pic underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the G100 and LX100 II.

All in all, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic G100 to offer greater detail due to its extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively. The younger G100 provides an edge in sensor technology.