Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic GX8

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic GX8, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are created by Panasonic. The image resolution of the LX100 II (17MP) and the GX8 (20MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The LX100 II was unveiled 3 years after the GX8 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic GX8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the LX100 II scores against the GX8 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8. The full galleries are available at Panasonic LX100 II Gallery and Panasonic GX8 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LX100 II comes with exterior dimensions of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") having a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX8 has dimensions of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic GX8 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the LX100 II against the GX8.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the LX100 II and GX8 is 81 and 74 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The picture underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the LX100 II and GX8.

To sum up, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic GX8 to produce greater detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The younger LX100 II is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.