Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony A6400
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Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony A6400 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 17MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
- 392g - 115 x 66 x 64mm
- Announced August 2018
- Earlier Model is Panasonic LX100
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 102400)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 403g - 120 x 67 x 50mm
- Announced January 2019
Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony A6400 Overview
Below, we are reviewing the Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony A6400, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the LX100 II (17MP) and A6400 (24MP) and the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and A6400 (APS-C) use totally different sensor dimensions.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe LX100 II was manufactured 4 months before the A6400 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A6400 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the LX100 II matches up versus the A6400 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony A6400 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II and Sony Alpha a6400. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic LX100 II Gallery and Sony A6400 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 II over the Sony A6400
LX100 II | A6400 | |||
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Display resolution | 1240k | 922k | Sharper display (+318k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A6400 over the Panasonic LX100 II
A6400 | LX100 II | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Panasonic LX100 II and Sony A6400
LX100 II | A6400 | |||
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Announced | August 2018 | January 2019 | Similar generation | |
Manual focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display sizing | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony A6400 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic LX100 II features outside measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") and a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Sony A6400 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony A6400 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the LX100 II versus the A6400.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LX100 II and A6400 is 81 and 83 respectively.
Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony A6400 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph below will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the LX100 II and A6400.
Clearly, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The LX100 II featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Sony A6400 will give greater detail due to its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively.
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Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony A6400 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II | Sony Alpha a6400 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II | Sony Alpha a6400 |
Class | Large Sensor Compact | Advanced Mirrorless |
Announced | 2018-08-22 | 2019-01-15 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 17 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4736 x 3552 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 32000 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 102400 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 425 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | 24-75mm (3.1x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/1.7-2.8 | - |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 1,240k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,760k dot | 2,359k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1800 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Max silent shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 11.0 frames per second | 11.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100) | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | Off, auto, on, slow sync, rear sync, redeye reduction, wireless, hi-speed sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264, XAVC-S |
Mic 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 gr (0.86 pounds) | 403 gr (0.89 pounds) |
Dimensions | 115 x 66 x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") | 120 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 83 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 24.0 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.6 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1431 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 images | 410 images |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick DUO (UHS-I compliant) |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $998 | $898 |