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Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic G6

Portability
81
Imaging
57
Features
75
Overall
64
Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 front
Portability
74
Imaging
53
Features
79
Overall
63

Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic G6 Key Specs

Panasonic LX100 II
(Full Review)
  • 17MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
  • 392g - 115 x 66 x 64mm
  • Released August 2018
  • Succeeded the Panasonic LX100
Panasonic G6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 390g - 122 x 85 x 71mm
  • Released April 2013
  • Previous Model is Panasonic G5
  • New Model is Panasonic G7
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Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic G6 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic G6, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are produced by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the LX100 II (17MP) and the G6 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The LX100 II was launched 5 years after the G6 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the LX100 II matches up versus the G6 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 II over the Panasonic G6

 LX100 II G6 
ReleasedAugust 2018April 2013Newer by 65 months
Display resolution1240k1036kClearer display (+204k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic G6 over the Panasonic LX100 II

 G6 LX100 II 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Panasonic LX100 II and Panasonic G6

 LX100 II G6 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic G6 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LX100 II has exterior measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") along with a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Panasonic G6 has measurements of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs).

Check the Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic G6 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the LX100 II vs the G6.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic G6 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the LX100 II and G6 is 81 and 74 respectively.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic G6 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic G6 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specs. The image underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the LX100 II and G6.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic LX100 II to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern LX100 II will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic G6 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic G6 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic G6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic LX100 II
Portrait photography with Panasonic G6
74
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (17MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
71
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II as a Street photography camera
Panasonic G6 as a Street photography camera
77
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
has focus by touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
73
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
offers focus via touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Sports photography highlights
Panasonic G6 Sports photography highlights
71
silent mode (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (17 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
good battery life (340 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
56
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
no image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic G6 as a Travel photography camera
78
good battery life (340 per charge)
has bluetooth
has focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (17 megapixels)
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.7)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
72
offers focus via touch
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Landscape photography details
Panasonic G6 Landscape photography details
76
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.7)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (17 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (340 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
67
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic G6 as a Vlogging camera
36
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.7)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone socket
73
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone socket
no image stabilization
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Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic G6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX100 II and Panasonic G6
 Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-G6
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
Class Large Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2018-08-22 2013-04-24
Physical type Large Sensor Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 17 megapixels 16 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 resolution 4736 x 3552 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 160
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 49 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 24-75mm (3.1x) -
Largest aperture f/1.7-2.8 -
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Total lenses - 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,240k dots 1,036k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,760k dots 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1800 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100) 10.50 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB DMW-BLE9 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 392g (0.86 lb) 390g (0.86 lb)
Physical dimensions 115 x 66 x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") 122 x 85 x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 61
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.5
DXO Low light score not tested 639
Other
Battery life 340 images 340 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $998 $750