Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic FZ200

Below, we will be matching up the Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic FZ200, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the LX100 II (17MP) and FZ200 (12MP) and the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and FZ200 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The LX100 II was revealed 6 years after the FZ200 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the LX100 II scores vs the FZ200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic LX100 II Gallery and Panasonic FZ200 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic LX100 II enjoys outer measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") with a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ200 has sizing of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") having a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic FZ200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the LX100 II and the FZ200.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LX100 II and FZ200 is 81 and 65 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading through specifications. The picture below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the LX100 II and FZ200.

Plainly, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The LX100 II having a bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic LX100 II will give more detail because of its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more modern LX100 II should have an edge in sensor tech.