Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic LX100

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Panasonic G100 and Panasonic LX100, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by Panasonic. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the G100 (20MP) and LX100 (13MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The G100 was released 5 years after the LX100 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the G100 scores against the LX100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G100 enjoys outside measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") having a weight of 352 grams (0.78 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).

Take a look at the Panasonic G100 and Panasonic LX100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the G100 compared to the LX100.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the G100 and LX100 is 81 and 83 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by going through technical specs. The picture below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the G100 and LX100.

As you can tell, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic G100 to show extra detail as a result of its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger G100 provides a benefit in sensor technology.