Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic SZ8

Let's take a more detailed look at the Panasonic LX100 II and Panasonic SZ8, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by Panasonic. The image resolution of the LX100 II (17MP) and the SZ8 (16MP) is pretty similar but the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and SZ8 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The LX100 II was manufactured 4 years after the SZ8 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic SZ8 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the LX100 II grades vs the SZ8 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic LX100 II Gallery and Panasonic SZ8 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LX100 II offers outside measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") with a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ8 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic LX100 II and Panasonic SZ8 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the LX100 II against the SZ8.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LX100 II and SZ8 is 81 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by going over technical specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the LX100 II and SZ8.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The LX100 II featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic LX100 II will offer extra detail due to its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent LX100 II provides an edge in sensor innovation.