Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony HX80

Here, we are contrasting the Panasonic LX100 II versus Sony HX80, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the LX100 II (17MP) and the HX80 (18MP) is very similar but the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and HX80 (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

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The LX100 II was unveiled 2 years after the HX80 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the LX100 II scores against the HX80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The full galleries are available at Panasonic LX100 II Gallery and Sony HX80 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic LX100 II provides physical dimensions 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 HX80 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic LX100 II versus Sony HX80 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the LX100 II compared to the HX80.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LX100 II and HX80 is 81 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the LX100 II and HX80.

As you can see, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The LX100 II using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony HX80 will offer you extra detail having an extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The newer LX100 II should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.