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Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic GF2

Portability
81
Imaging
57
Features
75
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 front
Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
50
Overall
48

Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic GF2 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
  • Old Model is Panasonic LX100
Panasonic GF2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 310g - 113 x 68 x 33mm
  • Launched February 2011
  • Previous Model is Panasonic GF1
  • Refreshed by Panasonic GF3
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Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic GF2 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Panasonic LX100 II versus Panasonic GF2, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both designed by Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the LX100 II (17MP) and GF2 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The LX100 II was unveiled 7 years after the GF2 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic GF2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the LX100 II grades vs the GF2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 II over the Panasonic GF2

 LX100 II GF2 
LaunchedAugust 2018February 2011Newer by 92 months
Display resolution1240k460kClearer display (+780k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF2 over the Panasonic LX100 II

 GF2 LX100 II 

Common features in the Panasonic LX100 II and Panasonic GF2

 LX100 II GF2 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic GF2 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LX100 II enjoys outer dimensions of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") having a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Panasonic GF2 has dimensions of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic LX100 II versus Panasonic GF2 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the LX100 II compared to the GF2.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic GF2 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LX100 II and GF2 is 81 and 88 respectively.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic GF2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic GF2 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specifications. The picture here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the LX100 II and GF2.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic LX100 II to resolve extra detail having an extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher LX100 II is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic GF2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic GF2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic GF2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic GF2 Portrait photography highlights
74
has manual focus
good MP (17MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
60
manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Street photography info
Panasonic GF2 Street photography info
77
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
includes focus via touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
65
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Sports photography information
Panasonic GF2 Sports photography information
71
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (17 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
good battery pack (340 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
low battery pack (300 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GF2 as a Travel photography camera
78
good battery pack (340 shots)
supports bluetooth
includes focus via touch
good MP (17 megapixels)
relatively wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.7)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
low battery pack (300 shots)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Landscape photography features
Panasonic GF2 Landscape photography features
76
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.7)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (17MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (340 CIPA)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
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manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
low battery pack (300 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Vlogging details
Panasonic GF2 Vlogging details
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relatively wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.7)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no external mic socket
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touchscreen
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
no mic socket
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Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic GF2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX100 II and Panasonic GF2
 Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-GF2
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2
Class Large Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2018-08-22 2011-02-24
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor 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
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 49 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 24-75mm (3.1x) -
Maximum aperture f/1.7-2.8 -
Macro focus range 3cm -
Total lenses - 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,240 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,760 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Min shutter speed 1800 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100) 6.00 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 392 gr (0.86 pounds) 310 gr (0.68 pounds)
Physical dimensions 115 x 66 x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") 113 x 68 x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 54
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.3
DXO Low light score not tested 506
Other
Battery life 340 pictures 300 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail price $998 $330