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Panasonic LX100 II vs Sigma DP2x

Portability
81
Imaging
57
Features
75
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II front
 
Sigma DP2x front
Portability
86
Imaging
45
Features
31
Overall
39

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sigma DP2x Key Specs

Panasonic LX100 II
(Full Review)
  • 17MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
  • 392g - 115 x 66 x 64mm
  • Announced August 2018
  • Succeeded the Panasonic LX100
Sigma DP2x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Launched February 2011
  • Older Model is Sigma DP2s
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Panasonic LX100 II vs Sigma DP2x Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Panasonic LX100 II and Sigma DP2x, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Sigma. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the LX100 II (17MP) and DP2x (5MP) and the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and DP2x (APS-C) use different sensor sizing.

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The LX100 II was unveiled 7 years later than the DP2x and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the LX100 II matches up vs the DP2x in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 II over the Sigma DP2x

 LX100 II DP2x 
LaunchedAugust 2018February 2011Fresher by 92 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1240k230kClearer display (+1010k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Panasonic LX100 II

 DP2x LX100 II 

Common features in the Panasonic LX100 II and Sigma DP2x

 LX100 II DP2x 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sigma DP2x Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic LX100 II offers exterior measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Sigma DP2x has specifications of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic LX100 II and Sigma DP2x in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the LX100 II and the DP2x.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sigma DP2x size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the LX100 II and DP2x is 81 and 86 respectively.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sigma DP2x top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sigma DP2x Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading through specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the LX100 II and DP2x.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The LX100 II having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Panasonic LX100 II will give you greater detail having an extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The younger LX100 II provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sigma DP2x sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sigma DP2x Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sigma DP2x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Portrait photography highlights
Sigma DP2x Portrait photography highlights
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you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (17 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW files
57
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
MP count low (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II as a Street photography camera
Sigma DP2x as a Street photography camera
77
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
supports focus by touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
68
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition in class (280 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II as a Sports photography camera
Sigma DP2x as a Sports photography camera
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silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (17 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
great battery power (340 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
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sensor size is good (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
MP count low (5MP)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Travel photography highlights
Sigma DP2x Travel photography highlights
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great battery power (340 CIPA)
has bluetooth
supports focus by touch
megapixel count decent (17MP)
rather wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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lighter than competition in class (280 grams)
flash built-in
great maximum aperture (f)
MP count low (5MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic LX100 II
Landscape photography with Sigma DP2x
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you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.7)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (17 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
great battery power (340 shots)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
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manual focus
great maximum aperture (f)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
small screen (2.5 inches)
no image stabilization
MP count low (5 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic LX100 II
Vlogging with Sigma DP2x
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rather wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.7)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic port
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great maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competition in class (280 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (320 x 240 pxls)
missing external microphone support
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Panasonic LX100 II vs Sigma DP2x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX100 II and Sigma DP2x
 Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 IISigma DP2x
General Information
Make Panasonic Sigma
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II Sigma DP2x
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2018-08-22 2011-02-08
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine True II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 17 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4736 x 3552 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 49 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-75mm (3.1x) 41mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/1.7-2.8 -
Macro focus range 3cm -
Crop factor 2.1 1.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 1,240k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,760k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1800s 15s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100) 4.30 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 320x240
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB DMW-BLE9 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 392 grams (0.86 lb) 280 grams (0.62 lb)
Dimensions 115 x 66 x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 340 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/MMC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $998 $699