Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony A200

On this page, we are analyzing the Panasonic LX100 II and Sony A200, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the LX100 II (17MP) and A200 (10MP) and the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and A200 (APS-C) posses different sensor measurements.

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The LX100 II was brought out 10 years later than the A200 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the LX100 II grades against the A200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II and Sony Alpha DSLR-A200. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic LX100 II Gallery and Sony A200 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LX100 II comes with exterior measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") with a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Sony A200 has proportions of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") and a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).

See the Panasonic LX100 II and Sony A200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the LX100 II versus the A200.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the LX100 II and A200 is 81 and 66 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the LX100 II and A200.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The LX100 II because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Panasonic LX100 II will offer you greater detail having its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos more aggressively. The more modern LX100 II provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.