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Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic GX1

Portability
81
Imaging
57
Features
75
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
52
Features
54
Overall
52

Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic GX1 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
  • Released August 2018
  • Previous Model is Panasonic LX100
Panasonic GX1
(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
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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).

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 II over the Panasonic GX1

 LX100 II GX1 
AnnouncedAugust 2018February 2012More recent by 80 months
Screen resolution1240k460kCrisper screen (+780k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX1 over the Panasonic LX100 II

 GX1 LX100 II 

Common features in the Panasonic LX100 II and Panasonic GX1

 LX100 II GX1 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic GX1 size comparison

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

Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic GX1 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic GX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic GX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GX1 as a Portrait photography camera
74
you can focus manually
good megapixels (17 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
71
you can focus manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Street photography info
Panasonic GX1 Street photography info
77
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
good high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
70
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
features touch focus
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic LX100 II
Sports photography with Panasonic GX1
71
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (17 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery pack (340 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
47
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery pack (300 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Travel photography information
Panasonic GX1 Travel photography information
78
great battery pack (340 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
supports focus via touch
good megapixels (17MP)
quite wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.7)
does not feature selfie friendly display
65
features touch focus
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
bad battery pack (300 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GX1 as a Landscape photography camera
76
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.7)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (17 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (340 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
62
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
bad battery pack (300 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic LX100 II
Vlogging with Panasonic GX1
36
quite wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.7)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does not feature selfie friendly display
missing external microphone jack
32
built-in touchscreen
has face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
lack of external mic support
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Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic GX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX100 II and Panasonic GX1
 Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-GX1
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