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Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony HX100V

Portability
81
Imaging
57
Features
75
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V front
Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony HX100V Key Specs

Panasonic LX100 II
(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
  • Revealed August 2018
  • Previous Model is Panasonic LX100
Sony HX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Released October 2011
  • Renewed by Sony HX200V
Photography Glossary

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony HX100V Overview

Below is a thorough comparison of the Panasonic LX100 II and Sony HX100V, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the LX100 II (17MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is very close but the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and HX100V (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The LX100 II was unveiled 6 years later than the HX100V and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the LX100 II matches up versus the HX100V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 II over the Sony HX100V

 LX100 II HX100V 
ReleasedAugust 2018October 2011More recent by 84 months
Display resolution1240k921kClearer display (+319k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Panasonic LX100 II

 HX100V LX100 II 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Panasonic LX100 II and Sony HX100V

 LX100 II HX100V 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony HX100V Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LX100 II offers physical measurements 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 HX100V has measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic LX100 II and Sony HX100V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the LX100 II against the HX100V.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony HX100V size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LX100 II and HX100V is 81 and 66 respectively.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony HX100V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony HX100V Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by looking through specs. The visual here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the LX100 II and HX100V.

All in all, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The LX100 II with its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Panasonic LX100 II will result in extra detail having an extra 1MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher LX100 II is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony HX100V sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony HX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony HX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX100V as a Portrait photography camera
74
you can focus manually
good megapixels (17MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focus
exports RAW files
39
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Street photography advice
Sony HX100V Street photography advice
77
has image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
comes with focus via touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
50
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (577g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX100V as a Sports photography camera
71
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (17 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (340 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
49
long zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Travel photography advice
Sony HX100V Travel photography advice
78
better than average battery power (340 per charge)
supports bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
good megapixels (17MP)
decently wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
54
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
long zoom (810mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (577 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Landscape photography advice
Sony HX100V Landscape photography advice
76
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.7)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (17 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (340 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
47
you can focus manually
pretty wide (27mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Vlogging advice
Sony HX100V Vlogging advice
36
decently wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.7)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
25
pretty wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (577g)
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Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony HX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX100 II and Sony HX100V
 Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 IISony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
Category Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2018-08-22 2011-10-21
Physical type Large Sensor Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 17MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4736 x 3552 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-75mm (3.1x) 27-810mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/1.7-2.8 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,240k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,760k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Min shutter speed 1800s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100) 12.70 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB DMW-BLE9 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 392g (0.86 lb) 577g (1.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 115 x 66 x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-FH50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at release $998 $429