Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony HX300

On this page, we are comparing the Panasonic LX100 II and Sony HX300, 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 HX300 (20MP) is very close but the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and HX300 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The LX100 II was revealed 5 years after the HX300 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the LX100 II scores versus the HX300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic LX100 II Gallery & Sony HX300 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic LX100 II offers outside measurements 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 HX300 has specifications of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic LX100 II and Sony HX300 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the LX100 II and the HX300.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the LX100 II and HX300 is 81 and 63 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by researching technical specs. The picture underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the LX100 II and HX300.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The LX100 II using its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony HX300 will result in greater detail because of its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher LX100 II will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.