Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic SZ1

Below, we will be evaluating the Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic SZ1, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Panasonic. The image resolution of the LX100 II (17MP) and the SZ1 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and SZ1 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The LX100 II was announced 6 years later than the SZ1 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic SZ1 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the LX100 II scores against the SZ1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LX100 II offers external dimensions 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 SZ1 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the LX100 II compared to the SZ1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LX100 II and SZ1 is 81 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic here should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the LX100 II and SZ1.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The LX100 II having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic LX100 II will produce greater detail with its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher LX100 II should have a benefit in sensor tech.