Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony NEX-C3

Here, we are comparing the Panasonic LX100 II and Sony NEX-C3, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the LX100 II (17MP) and the NEX-C3 (16MP) is fairly close but the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and NEX-C3 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The LX100 II was introduced 7 years after the NEX-C3 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the LX100 II matches up vs the NEX-C3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II & Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic LX100 II Gallery & Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LX100 II has got exterior 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) while the Sony NEX-C3 has proportions of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic LX100 II and Sony NEX-C3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the LX100 II vs the NEX-C3.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LX100 II and NEX-C3 is 81 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by researching specifications. The image here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the LX100 II and NEX-C3.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The LX100 II with its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Panasonic LX100 II will result in greater detail using its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern LX100 II will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.