Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony NEX-5T

Below, we are evaluating the Panasonic LX100 II and Sony NEX-5T, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the LX100 II (17MP) and the NEX-5T (16MP) is very close but the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and NEX-5T (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The LX100 II was announced 5 years later than the NEX-5T and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the LX100 II grades against the NEX-5T with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II and Sony Alpha NEX-5T. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic LX100 II Gallery and Sony NEX-5T Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic LX100 II provides external measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") along with a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5T has sizing of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic LX100 II and Sony NEX-5T in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the LX100 II compared to the NEX-5T.

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

Oftentimes, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the LX100 II and NEX-5T.

Clearly, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The LX100 II with its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Panasonic LX100 II will render extra detail with its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The younger LX100 II will have an edge in sensor innovation.