Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic SZ5

Here is a detailed analysis of the Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic SZ5, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the LX100 II (17MP) and SZ5 (14MP) and the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and SZ5 (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.

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The LX100 II was introduced 6 years later than the SZ5 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic SZ5 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the LX100 II grades versus the SZ5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic LX100 II Gallery & Panasonic SZ5 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LX100 II provides exterior dimensions of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") and a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ5 has dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the LX100 II vs the SZ5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LX100 II and SZ5 is 81 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing merely by seeing specifications. The visual below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the LX100 II and SZ5.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The LX100 II having a larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic LX100 II will produce greater detail using its extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more modern LX100 II provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.