Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony A300

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.

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.

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.

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.