Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony H90

Let's examine more closely at the Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony H90, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the LX100 II (17MP) and the H90 (16MP) is very similar but the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and H90 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The LX100 II was revealed 6 years after the H90 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony H90 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the LX100 II matches up against the H90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic LX100 II Gallery & Sony H90 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LX100 II has 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) whilst the Sony H90 has measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony H90 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the LX100 II vs the H90.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the LX100 II and H90 is 81 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by reading a spec sheet. The image underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the LX100 II and H90.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The LX100 II using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic LX100 II will deliver greater detail because of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher LX100 II should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.