Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic G6
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Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic G6 Key Specs
(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
(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

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).

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.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic G6 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic LX100 II Gallery & Panasonic G6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 II over the Panasonic G6
LX100 II | G6 | |||
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Released | August 2018 | ![]() | April 2013 | Newer by 65 months |
Display resolution | 1240k | ![]() | 1036k | Clearer display (+204k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic G6 over the Panasonic LX100 II
G6 | LX100 II | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Panasonic LX100 II and Panasonic G6
LX100 II | G6 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic G6 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 | |
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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 |