Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic FZ150

Here is a extended assessment of the Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic FZ150, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the LX100 II (17MP) and FZ150 (12MP) and the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and FZ150 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The LX100 II was released 6 years later than the FZ150 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the LX100 II scores versus the FZ150 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic LX100 II Gallery & Panasonic FZ150 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic LX100 II has got exterior measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") with a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ150 has specifications of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the LX100 II and the FZ150.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the LX100 II and FZ150 is 81 and 67 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading technical specs. The photograph below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the LX100 II and FZ150.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The LX100 II featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic LX100 II will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher LX100 II will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.