Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony H200

Lets look a little more in depth at the Panasonic LX100 II versus Sony H200, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the LX100 II (17MP) and the H200 (20MP) is very close but the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and H200 (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.

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The LX100 II was revealed 5 years after the H200 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the LX100 II matches up vs the H200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200. The full galleries are available at Panasonic LX100 II Gallery and Sony H200 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor 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 H200 has measurements of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") having a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic LX100 II versus Sony H200 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the LX100 II against the H200.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LX100 II and H200 is 81 and 67 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing specifications. The pic here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the LX100 II and H200.

To sum up, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The LX100 II using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony H200 will result in more detail because of its extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher LX100 II provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.