Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony a3500

Below, we will be matching up the Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony a3500, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the LX100 II (17MP) and the a3500 (20MP) is pretty close but the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and a3500 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The LX100 II was introduced 4 years after the a3500 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the LX100 II grades versus the a3500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II and Sony Alpha a3500. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic LX100 II Gallery and Sony a3500 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic LX100 II offers outer 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) and the Sony a3500 has specifications of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the LX100 II compared to the a3500.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LX100 II and a3500 is 81 and 69 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes just by researching technical specs. The picture below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the LX100 II and a3500.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The LX100 II having a smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony a3500 will result in extra detail using its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger LX100 II will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.