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Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony HX1

Portability
81
Imaging
57
Features
75
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
32
Features
36
Overall
33

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony HX1 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
  • Launched August 2018
  • Replaced the Panasonic LX100
Sony HX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 544g - 115 x 83 x 92mm
  • Announced April 2009
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Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony HX1 Overview

Here is a detailed analysis of the Panasonic LX100 II and Sony HX1, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the LX100 II (17MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and HX1 (1/2.4") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The LX100 II was released 9 years later than the HX1 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the LX100 II grades vs the HX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 II over the Sony HX1

 LX100 II HX1 
AnnouncedAugust 2018April 2009Fresher by 114 months
Screen resolution1240k230kCrisper screen (+1010k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the Panasonic LX100 II

 HX1 LX100 II 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Panasonic LX100 II and Sony HX1

 LX100 II HX1 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony HX1 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic LX100 II enjoys external 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 HX1 has specifications of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the LX100 II and the HX1.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony HX1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LX100 II and HX1 is 81 and 67 respectively.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony HX1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony HX1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at technical specs. The visual below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the LX100 II and HX1.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The LX100 II featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic LX100 II will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent LX100 II provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony HX1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony HX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony HX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Portrait photography info
Sony HX1 Portrait photography info
74
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (17MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focus
supports RAW formats
27
has manual focus
can't use external flash
MP count low (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Street photography features
Sony HX1 Street photography features
77
has image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
supports touch to focus
good ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
50
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
has no RAW support
heavier than competition (544g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic LX100 II
Sports photography with Sony HX1
71
silent mode (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (17 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (340 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
36
incredible zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count low (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Travel photography advice
Sony HX1 Travel photography advice
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better than average battery pack (340 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
supports touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (17 megapixels)
pretty wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
48
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long zoom (560mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (544g)
MP count low (9MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Landscape photography information
Sony HX1 Landscape photography information
76
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.7)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (17 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (340 CIPA)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
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has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic LX100 II
Vlogging with Sony HX1
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pretty wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.7)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic jack
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relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1440 x 1080 resolution)
no external mic socket
heavier than competition (544g)
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Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony HX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX100 II and Sony HX1
 Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 IISony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
Class Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2018-08-22 2009-04-22
Physical type Large Sensor Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 17 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4736 x 3552 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 125
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-75mm (3.1x) 28-560mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.7-2.8 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,240 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,760 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 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 -
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100) 9.20 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1440x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 H.264
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 392 gr (0.86 pounds) 544 gr (1.20 pounds)
Dimensions 115 x 66 x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") 115 x 83 x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 340 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-FH50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $998 $47,999