Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic 3D1

Lets look closer at the Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic 3D1, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the LX100 II (17MP) and 3D1 (12MP) and the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and 3D1 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The LX100 II was brought out 6 years after the 3D1 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic 3D1 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the LX100 II matches up versus the 3D1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II & Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic LX100 II Gallery & Panasonic 3D1 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic LX100 II comes with outside 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) whilst the Panasonic 3D1 has specifications of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic 3D1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the LX100 II versus the 3D1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the LX100 II and 3D1 is 81 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by going through technical specs. The picture here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the LX100 II and 3D1.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The LX100 II featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic LX100 II will provide more detail having its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent LX100 II is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.