Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic GX1
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Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic GX1 Key Specs
(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
- Released August 2018
- Previous Model is Panasonic LX100
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 318g - 116 x 68 x 39mm
- Announced February 2012
- Later Model is Panasonic GX7

Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic GX1 Overview
Below is a extended assessment of the Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic GX1, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are created by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the LX100 II (17MP) and the GX1 (16MP) is relatively similar and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

The LX100 II was released 6 years later than the GX1 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic GX1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the LX100 II grades versus the GX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic GX1 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic LX100 II Gallery & Panasonic GX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 II over the Panasonic GX1
LX100 II | GX1 | |||
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Announced | August 2018 | ![]() | February 2012 | More recent by 80 months |
Screen resolution | 1240k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+780k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX1 over the Panasonic LX100 II
GX1 | LX100 II |
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Common features in the Panasonic LX100 II and Panasonic GX1
LX100 II | GX1 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic GX1 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to lug around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic LX100 II enjoys outside measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") with a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Panasonic GX1 has sizing of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") and a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic GX1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the LX100 II versus the GX1.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the LX100 II and GX1 is 81 and 87 respectively.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic GX1 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specs. The visual underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the LX100 II and GX1.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Panasonic LX100 II to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger LX100 II will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic GX1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic GX1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 |
Category | Large Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2018-08-22 | 2012-02-14 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
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 | 4592 x 3448 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 160 |
RAW data | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens focal range | 24-75mm (3.1x) | - |
Max aperture | f/1.7-2.8 | - |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 1,240 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic (optional) |
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 silent shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 11.0 frames per sec | 4.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100) | 7.60 m |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
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 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 392g (0.86 pounds) | 318g (0.70 pounds) |
Dimensions | 115 x 66 x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") | 116 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 55 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 20.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 703 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 shots | 300 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $998 | $228 |