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Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony A500

Portability
81
Imaging
57
Features
75
Overall
64
Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A500 front
Portability
63
Imaging
52
Features
52
Overall
52

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony A500 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
  • Launched August 2018
  • Superseded the Panasonic LX100
Sony A500
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 630g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
  • Launched August 2009
  • Successor is Sony A560
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Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony A500 Overview

Here is a extensive assessment of the Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony A500, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the LX100 II (17MP) and A500 (12MP) and the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and A500 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.

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The LX100 II was introduced 9 years later than the A500 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A500 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the LX100 II scores versus the A500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 II over the Sony A500

 LX100 II A500 
LaunchedAugust 2018August 2009Fresher by 110 months
Screen resolution1240k230kCrisper screen (+1010k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A500 over the Panasonic LX100 II

 A500 LX100 II 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Panasonic LX100 II and Sony A500

 LX100 II A500 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony A500 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera, you need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic LX100 II enjoys physical dimensions of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Sony A500 has specifications of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 630 grams (1.39 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony A500 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the LX100 II vs the A500.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony A500 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LX100 II and A500 is 81 and 63 respectively.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony A500 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony A500 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The visual underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the LX100 II and A500.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The LX100 II using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Panasonic LX100 II will show more detail using its extra 5MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more modern LX100 II should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony A500 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony A500 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony A500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Portrait photography advice
Sony A500 Portrait photography advice
74
you can focus manually
good resolution (17 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW formats
63
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
low resolution (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Street photography details
Sony A500 Street photography details
77
image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
offers touch focus
good ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
74
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Sports photography features
Sony A500 Sports photography features
71
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (17MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery (340 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
51
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
slow frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
low resolution (12MP)
low battery life (520 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Travel photography factors
Sony A500 Travel photography factors
78
better than average battery (340 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
offers touch focus
good resolution (17 megapixels)
fairly wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.7)
display is not selfie friendly
43
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
low battery life (520 shots)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Landscape photography details
Sony A500 Landscape photography details
76
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.7)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (17 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (340 shots)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
60
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
low resolution (12 megapixels)
low battery life (520 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II as a Vlogging camera
Sony A500 as a Vlogging camera
36
fairly wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.7)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
9
can't record video
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Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony A500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX100 II and Sony A500
 Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 IISony Alpha DSLR-A500
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II Sony Alpha DSLR-A500
Class Large Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2018-08-22 2009-08-27
Body design Large Sensor Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 17MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4736 x 3552 4272 x 2848
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 24-75mm (3.1x) -
Highest aperture f/1.7-2.8 -
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Number of lenses - 143
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,240 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 2,760 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.53x
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 11.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100) 12.00 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC -
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 pounds) 630g (1.39 pounds)
Dimensions 115 x 66 x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 64
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.6
DXO Low light score not tested 772
Other
Battery life 340 photos 520 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $998 $638