Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic G85

Below is a complete comparison of the Panasonic LX100 II and Panasonic G85, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are designed by Panasonic. The image resolution of the LX100 II (17MP) and the G85 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The LX100 II was manufactured 24 months later than the G85 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic G85 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the LX100 II matches up against the G85 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic LX100 II Gallery and Panasonic G85 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LX100 II provides outer dimensions 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 G85 has measurements of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") along with a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs).

See the Panasonic LX100 II and Panasonic G85 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the LX100 II against the G85.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the LX100 II and G85 is 81 and 69 respectively.

Often, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by looking through technical specs. The visual below will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the LX100 II and G85.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic LX100 II to render greater detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher LX100 II should have an edge in sensor innovation.