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Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony G3

Portability
81
Imaging
57
Features
75
Overall
64
Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony G3 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
  • Revealed August 2018
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic LX100
Sony G3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony G3 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Panasonic LX100 II versus Sony G3, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the LX100 II (17MP) and G3 (10MP) and the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and G3 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The LX100 II was manufactured 9 years after the G3 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony G3 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the LX100 II matches up vs the G3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 II over the Sony G3

 LX100 II G3 
IntroducedAugust 2018January 2009More modern by 118 months
Display resolution1240k921kSharper display (+319k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Panasonic LX100 II

 G3 LX100 II 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Panasonic LX100 II and Sony G3

 LX100 II G3 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LX100 II enjoys exterior measurements 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 G3 has proportions of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Check the Panasonic LX100 II versus Sony G3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the LX100 II vs the G3.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony G3 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LX100 II and G3 is 81 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through a spec sheet. The pic underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the LX100 II and G3.

As you can see, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The LX100 II featuring a larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic LX100 II will provide extra detail due to its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger LX100 II will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony G3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic LX100 II
Portrait photography with Sony G3
74
focusing manually
good megapixels (17 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
26
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Street photography information
Sony G3 Street photography information
77
has image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
comes with focus by touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Sports photography advice
Sony G3 Sports photography advice
71
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (17 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
good battery pack (340 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
slow fps (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Travel photography advice
Sony G3 Travel photography advice
78
good battery pack (340 per charge)
has bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
good megapixels (17MP)
decently wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
50
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Landscape photography details
Sony G3 Landscape photography details
76
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.7)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (17MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (340 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
36
focusing manually
very good size screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Vlogging advice
Sony G3 Vlogging advice
36
decently wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.7)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
27
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic support
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Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX100 II and Sony G3
 Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 IISony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
Type Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2018-08-22 2009-01-08
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 17 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4736 x 3552 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-75mm (3.1x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.7-2.8 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3.5"
Resolution of display 1,240k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,760k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1800 seconds 1 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 11.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100) 4.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB DMW-BLE9 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 392g (0.86 lb) 185g (0.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 115 x 66 x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 340 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $998 $200