Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic GH1

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic GH1, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are designed by Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the LX100 II (17MP) and GH1 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The LX100 II was unveiled 9 years after the GH1 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic GH1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the LX100 II scores against the GH1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic LX100 II Gallery and Panasonic GH1 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LX100 II has got outer measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH1 has dimensions of 124mm x 90mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") along with a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic GH1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the LX100 II vs the GH1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LX100 II and GH1 is 81 and 81 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading specifications. The pic below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the LX100 II and GH1.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic LX100 II to offer extra detail having an extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent LX100 II is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.