Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony A99 II

Below, we will be matching up the Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony A99 II, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the LX100 II (17MP) and A99 II (42MP) and the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and A99 II (Full frame) feature different sensor sizes.

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

The LX100 II was announced 24 months later than the A99 II which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A99 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the LX100 II grades against the A99 II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II & Sony Alpha A99 II. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic LX100 II Gallery & Sony A99 II Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LX100 II has external measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") with a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Sony A99 II has proportions of 143mm x 104mm x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") with a weight of 849 grams (1.87 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony A99 II in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the LX100 II vs the A99 II.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LX100 II and A99 II is 81 and 57 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by seeing specifications. The graphic here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the LX100 II and A99 II.

Plainly, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The LX100 II using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Sony A99 II will show greater detail with its extra 25MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger LX100 II should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.