Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony HX50V

Below, we will be evaluating the Panasonic LX100 II versus Sony HX50V, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the LX100 II (17MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is pretty comparable but the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and HX50V (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The LX100 II was manufactured 5 years after the HX50V which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the LX100 II scores vs the HX50V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic LX100 II Gallery and Sony HX50V Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LX100 II offers physical 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 HX50V has dimensions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic LX100 II versus Sony HX50V in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the LX100 II against the HX50V.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the LX100 II and HX50V is 81 and 89 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the LX100 II and HX50V.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The LX100 II because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony HX50V will provide more detail due to its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher LX100 II should have an edge in sensor technology.