Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony NEX-5N

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony NEX-5N, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the LX100 II (17MP) and the NEX-5N (16MP) is pretty similar but the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and NEX-5N (APS-C) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The LX100 II was unveiled 6 years later than the NEX-5N and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the LX100 II scores versus the NEX-5N with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II & Sony Alpha NEX-5N. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic LX100 II Gallery & Sony NEX-5N Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LX100 II enjoys physical dimensions of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") and a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5N has measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the LX100 II and the NEX-5N.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LX100 II and NEX-5N is 81 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by reading a spec sheet. The visual below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the LX100 II and NEX-5N.

As you can see, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The LX100 II having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Panasonic LX100 II will deliver extra detail having an extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher LX100 II will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.