Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony A300
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Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony A300 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony A300 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II & Sony Alpha DSLR-A300. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic LX100 II Gallery & Sony A300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 II over the Sony A300
LX100 II | A300 | |||
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Introduced | August 2018 | January 2008 | Fresher by 129 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1240k | 230k | Sharper screen (+1010k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A300 over the Panasonic LX100 II
A300 | LX100 II | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Panasonic LX100 II and Sony A300
LX100 II | A300 | |||
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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.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.
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 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.
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Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony A300 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II | Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 | |
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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 |