Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony H300
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Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony H300 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
- Released August 2018
- Succeeded the Panasonic LX100
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-875mm (F3-5.9) lens
- 590g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
- Launched February 2014
Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony H300 Overview
Lets look more in depth at the Panasonic LX100 II and Sony H300, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the LX100 II (17MP) and the H300 (20MP) is relatively comparable but the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and H300 (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe LX100 II was brought out 4 years after the H300 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the LX100 II grades against the H300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony H300 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic LX100 II Gallery & Sony H300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 II over the Sony H300
LX100 II | H300 | |||
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Launched | August 2018 | February 2014 | Newer by 56 months | |
Focus manually | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 1240k | 460k | Sharper screen (+780k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Panasonic LX100 II
H300 | LX100 II |
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Common features in the Panasonic LX100 II and Sony H300
LX100 II | H300 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony H300 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LX100 II provides physical measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") having a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Sony H300 has measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") and a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic LX100 II and Sony H300 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the LX100 II vs the H300.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LX100 II and H300 is 81 and 63 respectively.
Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony H300 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out specs. The image below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the LX100 II and H300.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The LX100 II featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Sony H300 will show more detail having its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The younger LX100 II should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony H300 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 |
Category | Large Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2018-08-22 | 2014-02-13 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine | Bionz(R) |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 17 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4736 x 3552 | 5152 x 3864 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 49 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-75mm (3.1x) | 25-875mm (35.0x) |
Max aperture | f/1.7-2.8 | f/3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,240k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,760k dots | 201k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1800 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Max silent shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 11.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100) | 8.80 m |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 392g (0.86 pounds) | 590g (1.30 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 115 x 66 x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") | 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 pictures | 350 pictures |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $998 | $249 |