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Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony A6300

Portability
81
Imaging
57
Features
75
Overall
64
Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II front
 
Sony Alpha a6300 front
Portability
83
Imaging
67
Features
82
Overall
73

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony A6300 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
  • Older Model is Panasonic LX100
Sony A6300
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 404g - 120 x 67 x 49mm
  • Launched February 2016
  • Superseded the Sony A6000
  • Updated by Sony A6500
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Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony A6300 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony A6300, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the LX100 II (17MP) and A6300 (24MP) and the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and A6300 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The LX100 II was announced 2 years later than the A6300 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A6300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the LX100 II grades against the A6300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 II over the Sony A6300

 LX100 II A6300 
LaunchedAugust 2018February 2016Fresher by 32 months
Screen resolution1240k922kClearer screen (+318k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A6300 over the Panasonic LX100 II

 A6300 LX100 II 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Panasonic LX100 II and Sony A6300

 LX100 II A6300 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony A6300 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LX100 II offers outside dimensions of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") and a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Sony A6300 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") along with a weight of 404 grams (0.89 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony A6300 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the LX100 II vs the A6300.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony A6300 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the LX100 II and A6300 is 81 and 83 respectively.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony A6300 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony A6300 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing merely by viewing specs. The photograph here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the LX100 II and A6300.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The LX100 II with its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Sony A6300 will provide you with extra detail with its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher LX100 II is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony A6300 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony A6300 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony A6300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Portrait photography advice
Sony A6300 Portrait photography advice
74
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (17 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
80
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic LX100 II
Street photography with Sony A6300
77
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
has touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
79
screen tilts
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II as a Sports photography camera
Sony A6300 as a Sports photography camera
71
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (17MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
great battery (340 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
75
good megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II as a Travel photography camera
Sony A6300 as a Travel photography camera
78
great battery (340 shots)
connects via bluetooth
has touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (17 megapixels)
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
76
environment proofing
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic LX100 II
Landscape photography with Sony A6300
76
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (17MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
great battery (340 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
79
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3")
good megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II as a Vlogging camera
Sony A6300 as a Vlogging camera
36
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic support
35
provides face detection autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external microphone jack
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
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Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony A6300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX100 II and Sony A6300
 Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 IISony Alpha a6300
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II Sony Alpha a6300
Class Large Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2018-08-22 2016-02-03
Body design Large Sensor Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine BIONZ X
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 17 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4736 x 3552 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Max boosted ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 49 425
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 24-75mm (3.1x) -
Maximum aperture f/1.7-2.8 -
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Number of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,240 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,760 thousand dot 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1800 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100) 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes no built-in flash Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction, Hi-speed sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (24p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB DMW-BLE9 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 392 grams (0.86 lbs) 404 grams (0.89 lbs)
Physical dimensions 115 x 66 x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") 120 x 67 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 85
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 1437
Other
Battery life 340 shots 400 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $998 $889