Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony A230

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Panasonic LX100 II and Sony A230, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the LX100 II (17MP) and A230 (10MP) and the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and A230 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The LX100 II was unveiled 9 years later than the A230 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the LX100 II grades against the A230 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II & Sony Alpha DSLR-A230. The full galleries are available at Panasonic LX100 II Gallery & Sony A230 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LX100 II features outside measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") along with a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Sony A230 has dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") having a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).

Check the Panasonic LX100 II and Sony A230 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the LX100 II and the A230.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the LX100 II and A230 is 81 and 69 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by researching specs. The graphic here might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the LX100 II and A230.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The LX100 II using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Panasonic LX100 II will result in more detail having an extra 7MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher LX100 II is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.