Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony A6500
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Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony A6500 Key Specs
(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
- Earlier Model is Panasonic LX100
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 453g - 120 x 67 x 53mm
- Announced October 2016
- Older Model is Sony A6300
Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony A6500 Overview
Here is a thorough overview of the Panasonic LX100 II versus Sony A6500, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the LX100 II (17MP) and A6500 (24MP) and the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and A6500 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor measurements.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe LX100 II was unveiled 23 months later than the A6500 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A6500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the LX100 II scores vs the A6500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony A6500 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II & Sony Alpha a6500. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic LX100 II Gallery & Sony A6500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 II over the Sony A6500
LX100 II | A6500 | |||
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Announced | August 2018 | October 2016 | Fresher by 23 months | |
Screen resolution | 1240k | 922k | Clearer screen (+318k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A6500 over the Panasonic LX100 II
A6500 | LX100 II | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Panasonic LX100 II and Sony A6500
LX100 II | A6500 | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focus | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony A6500 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic LX100 II offers outside dimensions 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 A6500 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") having a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic LX100 II versus Sony A6500 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the LX100 II compared to the A6500.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LX100 II and A6500 is 81 and 81 respectively.
Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony A6500 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing technical specs. The photograph below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the LX100 II and A6500.
As you have seen, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The LX100 II having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony A6500 will deliver extra detail having an extra 7MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger LX100 II is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony A6500 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II | Sony Alpha a6500 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II | Sony Alpha a6500 |
Class | Large Sensor Compact | Advanced Mirrorless |
Launched | 2018-08-22 | 2016-10-06 |
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 | 17MP | 24MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4736 x 3552 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 51200 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Min boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 425 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | 24-75mm (3.1x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/1.7-2.8 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,240k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
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 | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1800 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | 1/32000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 11.0 frames/s | 11.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom 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 settings | no built-in flash | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/160 seconds |
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 | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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) | 453 grams (1.00 lbs) |
Dimensions | 115 x 66 x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") | 120 x 67 x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 85 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 24.5 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.7 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1405 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 photographs | 350 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $998 | $1,298 |