Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic FH2

Its time to look closer at the Panasonic LX100 II versus Panasonic FH2, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the LX100 II (17MP) and FH2 (14MP) and the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and FH2 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

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The LX100 II was unveiled 7 years later than the FH2 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic FH2 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the LX100 II matches up vs the FH2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2. The full galleries are available at Panasonic LX100 II Gallery & Panasonic FH2 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LX100 II has physical 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) and the Panasonic FH2 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic LX100 II versus Panasonic FH2 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the LX100 II compared to the FH2.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the LX100 II and FH2 is 81 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through specs. The graphic here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the LX100 II and FH2.

All in all, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The LX100 II having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic LX100 II will give greater detail having an extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent LX100 II provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.