Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony A7 III

Below is a extended analysis of the Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony A7 III, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the LX100 II (17MP) and A7 III (24MP) and the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and A7 III (Full frame) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The LX100 II was revealed 6 months later than the A7 III which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A7 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the LX100 II grades vs the A7 III with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II and Sony Alpha A7 III. The full galleries are available at Panasonic LX100 II Gallery and Sony A7 III Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LX100 II has physical 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 Sony A7 III has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony A7 III in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the LX100 II against the A7 III.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LX100 II and A7 III is 81 and 63 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through specs. The graphic below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the LX100 II and A7 III.

All in all, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The LX100 II with its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony A7 III will give you more detail because of its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a bit more aggressively.