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Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony A300

Portability
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Imaging
57
Features
75
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 front
Portability
64
Imaging
49
Features
45
Overall
47

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony A300 Key Specs

Panasonic LX100 II
(Full Review)
  • 17MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
  • 392g - 115 x 66 x 64mm
  • Revealed August 2018
  • Old Model is Panasonic LX100
Sony A300
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 632g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
  • Introduced January 2008
  • New Model is Sony A330
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Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony A300 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony A300, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the LX100 II (17MP) and A300 (10MP) and the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and A300 (APS-C) have different sensor sizes.

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The LX100 II was revealed 10 years later than the A300 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A300 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the LX100 II grades against the A300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 II over the Sony A300

 LX100 II A300 
IntroducedAugust 2018January 2008Fresher by 129 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1240k230kSharper screen (+1010k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A300 over the Panasonic LX100 II

 A300 LX100 II 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Panasonic LX100 II and Sony A300

 LX100 II A300 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony A300 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic LX100 II offers physical dimensions of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") along with a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Sony A300 has sizing of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony A300 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the LX100 II against the A300.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony A300 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the LX100 II and A300 is 81 and 64 respectively.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony A300 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony A300 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the LX100 II and A300.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The LX100 II with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Panasonic LX100 II will resolve greater detail because of its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent LX100 II should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony A300 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony A300 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony A300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic LX100 II
Portrait photography with Sony A300
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manual focus
good MP (17MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
59
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
MP count low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Street photography info
Sony A300 Street photography info
77
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
provides touch focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
74
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Sports photography factors
Sony A300 Sports photography factors
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quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (17 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
better than average battery life (340 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
54
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II as a Travel photography camera
Sony A300 as a Travel photography camera
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better than average battery life (340 CIPA)
has bluetooth
provides touch focus
good MP (17 megapixels)
quite wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.7)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A300 as a Landscape photography camera
76
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.7)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (17MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (340 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
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manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
MP count low (10MP)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Vlogging features
Sony A300 Vlogging features
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quite wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.7)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
missing mic port
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no video shooting
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Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony A300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX100 II and Sony A300
 Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 IISony Alpha DSLR-A300
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II Sony Alpha DSLR-A300
Class Large Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2018-08-22 2008-01-30
Body design Large Sensor Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 17 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4736 x 3552 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 24-75mm (3.1x) -
Maximal aperture f/1.7-2.8 -
Macro focus range 3cm -
Available lenses - 143
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 1,240k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 2,760k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.49x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1800 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC -
Max video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 392g (0.86 lb) 632g (1.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 115 x 66 x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 64
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.4
DXO Low light score not tested 538
Other
Battery life 340 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) Compact Flash
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $998 $0