Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony HX200V
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![Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II front Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DC-LX100-II/Panasonic-LX100-II-front.jpg)
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Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony HX200V 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
- Announced August 2018
- Superseded the Panasonic LX100
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
- Released May 2012
- Old Model is Sony HX100V
- Newer Model is Sony HX300
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Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony HX200V Overview
On this page, we will be comparing the Panasonic LX100 II versus Sony HX200V, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the LX100 II (17MP) and the HX200V (18MP) is pretty well matched but the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and HX200V (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.
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The LX100 II was announced 6 years after the HX200V which is quite a big difference as far as 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 HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the LX100 II matches up against the HX200V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony HX200V Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic LX100 II Gallery & Sony HX200V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 II over the Sony HX200V
LX100 II | HX200V | |||
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Released | August 2018 | ![]() | May 2012 | More modern by 77 months |
Screen resolution | 1240k | ![]() | 922k | Crisper screen (+318k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Panasonic LX100 II
HX200V | LX100 II | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Panasonic LX100 II and Sony HX200V
LX100 II | HX200V | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen |
Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LX100 II has physical dimensions of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") and a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Sony HX200V has dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic LX100 II versus Sony HX200V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the LX100 II vs the HX200V.
![Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony HX200V size comparison Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony HX200V size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DC-LX100-II-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX200V-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LX100 II and HX200V is 81 and 66 respectively.
![Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony HX200V top view buttons comparison Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony HX200V top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DC-LX100-II-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX200V-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by checking specs. The pic below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the LX100 II and HX200V.
All in all, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The LX100 II using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Sony HX200V will resolve extra detail with its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent LX100 II provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.
![Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony HX200V sensor size comparison Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony HX200V sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DC-LX100-II-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX200V-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony HX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony HX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DC-LX100-II-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX200V-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Portrait Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony HX200V Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V |
Category | Large Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2018-08-22 | 2012-05-11 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 17 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4736 x 3552 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-75mm (3.1x) | 27-810mm (30.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/1.7-2.8 | f/2.8-5.6 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 1,240k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,760k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 1800 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 11.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100) | 12.40 m |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 392 gr (0.86 lb) | 583 gr (1.29 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 images | 450 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $998 | $480 |