Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony HX30V

Following is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony HX30V, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the LX100 II (17MP) and the HX30V (18MP) is relatively well matched but the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and HX30V (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The LX100 II was released 6 years after the HX30V which is quite a serious gap 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 HX30V being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the LX100 II matches up versus the HX30V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic LX100 II Gallery and Sony HX30V Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LX100 II offers exterior measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") having a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Sony HX30V has measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony HX30V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the LX100 II vs the HX30V.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LX100 II and HX30V is 81 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through specs. The image below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the LX100 II and HX30V.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The LX100 II because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony HX30V will give you more detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern LX100 II should have an advantage in sensor technology.