Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic GX850

Following is a comprehensive review of the Panasonic LX100 II and Panasonic GX850, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are manufactured by Panasonic. The resolution of the LX100 II (17MP) and the GX850 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The LX100 II was brought out 20 months after the GX850 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic GX850 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the LX100 II matches up against the GX850 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic LX100 II Gallery and Panasonic GX850 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LX100 II offers outside dimensions of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") with a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Panasonic GX850 has proportions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic LX100 II and Panasonic GX850 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the LX100 II compared to the GX850.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LX100 II and GX850 is 81 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking technical specs. The pic here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the LX100 II and GX850.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Panasonic LX100 II to resolve extra detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent LX100 II provides an advantage in sensor technology.