Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic SZ3

Below is a extended review of the Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic SZ3, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are offered by Panasonic. The resolution of the LX100 II (17MP) and the SZ3 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and SZ3 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The LX100 II was unveiled 5 years later than the SZ3 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic SZ3 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the LX100 II matches up vs the SZ3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic LX100 II Gallery and Panasonic SZ3 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic LX100 II provides physical measurements 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 SZ3 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic SZ3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the LX100 II and the SZ3.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LX100 II and SZ3 is 81 and 96 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing specifications. The photograph below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the LX100 II and SZ3.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The LX100 II having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic LX100 II will produce extra detail having an extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer LX100 II will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.