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Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic GH5

Portability
81
Imaging
57
Features
75
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 front
Portability
59
Imaging
60
Features
89
Overall
71

Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic GH5 Key Specs

Panasonic LX100 II
(Full Review)
  • 17MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
  • 392g - 115 x 66 x 64mm
  • Introduced August 2018
  • Old Model is Panasonic LX100
Panasonic GH5
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 725g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Released January 2017
  • Succeeded the Panasonic GH4
  • Refreshed by Panasonic GH5 II
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Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic GH5 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic GH5, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless and both of them are produced by Panasonic. The image resolution of the LX100 II (17MP) and the GH5 (20MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The LX100 II was revealed 20 months after the GH5 making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic GH5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the LX100 II scores against the GH5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 II over the Panasonic GH5

 LX100 II GH5 
ReleasedAugust 2018January 2017Newer by 20 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 over the Panasonic LX100 II

 GH5 LX100 II 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1620k1240kSharper display (+380k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Panasonic LX100 II and Panasonic GH5

 LX100 II GH5 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic GH5 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LX100 II has outside 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 GH5 has dimensions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") with a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic GH5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the LX100 II vs the GH5.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic GH5 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LX100 II and GH5 is 81 and 59 respectively.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic GH5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic GH5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the LX100 II and GH5.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic GH5 to deliver extra detail because of its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger LX100 II will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic GH5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic GH5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic GH5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic LX100 II
Portrait photography with Panasonic GH5
74
manual focus
resolution is good (17 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focus
exports RAW formats
76
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Street photography details
Panasonic GH5 Street photography details
77
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
includes focus by touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
74
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
offers touch focus
weather sealing
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GH5 as a Sports photography camera
71
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (17MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
great battery power (340 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
68
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
not so great battery (410 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic LX100 II
Travel photography with Panasonic GH5
78
great battery power (340 CIPA)
has bluetooth
includes focus by touch
resolution is good (17 megapixels)
quite wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.7)
display is not selfie friendly
68
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
offers touch focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
not so great battery (410 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GH5 as a Landscape photography camera
76
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.7)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (17 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (340 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
75
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
does not have anti aliasing filter
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
not so great battery (410 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Vlogging features
Panasonic GH5 Vlogging features
36
quite wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.7)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
75
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic jack
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Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic GH5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX100 II and Panasonic GH5
 Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-GH5
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5
Class Large Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2018-08-22 2017-01-04
Body design Large Sensor Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 17 megapixels 20 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 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 200
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 49 225
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 -
Available lenses - 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3" 3.2"
Resolution of screen 1,240 thousand dot 1,620 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,760 thousand dot 3,680 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.76x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1800s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000s 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, Auto/Redeye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Redeye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Redeye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 4096x2160
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB DMW-BLE9 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 392 gr (0.86 lb) 725 gr (1.60 lb)
Physical dimensions 115 x 66 x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 77
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.0
DXO Low light score not tested 807
Other
Battery life 340 photos 410 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs; 10 secs w/3 shots)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots Single Dual
Price at launch $998 $1,298