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Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic G2

Portability
81
Imaging
57
Features
75
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 front
Portability
72
Imaging
48
Features
60
Overall
52

Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic G2 Key Specs

Panasonic LX100 II
(Full Review)
  • 17MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
  • 392g - 115 x 66 x 64mm
  • Announced August 2018
  • Previous Model is Panasonic LX100
Panasonic G2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 428g - 124 x 84 x 74mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Previous Model is Panasonic G1
  • Newer Model is Panasonic G3
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Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic G2 Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Panasonic LX100 II versus Panasonic G2, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are offered by Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the LX100 II (17MP) and G2 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The LX100 II was released 8 years after the G2 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the LX100 II grades against the G2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 II over the Panasonic G2

 LX100 II G2 
ReleasedAugust 2018July 2010Newer by 99 months
Screen resolution1240k460kCrisper screen (+780k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic G2 over the Panasonic LX100 II

 G2 LX100 II 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Panasonic LX100 II and Panasonic G2

 LX100 II G2 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic G2 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LX100 II comes with external 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 G2 has measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic LX100 II versus Panasonic G2 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the LX100 II versus the G2.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic G2 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the LX100 II and G2 is 81 and 72 respectively.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic G2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic G2 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the LX100 II and G2.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic LX100 II to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 5MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern LX100 II is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic G2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic G2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic G2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Portrait photography details
Panasonic G2 Portrait photography details
74
focusing manually
MP count good (17MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
60
you can focus manually
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
low resolution sensor (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Street photography factors
Panasonic G2 Street photography factors
77
image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
boasts touch focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
65
screen articulates fully
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
supports focus via touch
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition (428 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Sports photography factors
Panasonic G2 Sports photography factors
71
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (17 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery pack (340 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
40
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Travel photography info
Panasonic G2 Travel photography info
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better than average battery pack (340 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch focus
MP count good (17 megapixels)
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.7)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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supports focus via touch
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (428g)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic LX100 II
Landscape photography with Panasonic G2
76
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.7)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (17MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (340 CIPA)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
57
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Vlogging details
Panasonic G2 Vlogging details
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fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.7)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does not offer selfie friendly display
missing microphone socket
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selfie friendly display
touch screen
offers face detection focusing
comes with external microphone jack
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
more heavy than competition (428 grams)
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Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic G2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX100 II and Panasonic G2
 Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-G2
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
Type Large Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2018-08-22 2010-07-12
Body design Large Sensor Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 17 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4736 x 3552 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 24-75mm (3.1x) -
Maximal aperture f/1.7-2.8 -
Macro focus range 3cm -
Amount of lenses - 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,240k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,760k dot 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.55x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1800 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100) 11.00 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB DMW-BLE9 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 392 grams (0.86 pounds) 428 grams (0.94 pounds)
Dimensions 115 x 66 x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") 124 x 84 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 53
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.3
DXO Low light score not tested 493
Other
Battery life 340 images 360 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $998 $1,000