Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony HX90V

Here, we will be matching up the Panasonic LX100 II and Sony HX90V, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the LX100 II (17MP) and the HX90V (18MP) is pretty close but the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and HX90V (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The LX100 II was introduced 3 years later than the HX90V and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the LX100 II grades versus the HX90V for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic LX100 II Gallery and Sony HX90V Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic LX100 II features outside dimensions of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") having a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Sony HX90V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic LX100 II and Sony HX90V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the LX100 II vs the HX90V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LX100 II and HX90V is 81 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to see the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the LX100 II and HX90V.

To sum up, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The LX100 II using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony HX90V will result in more detail using its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer LX100 II will have an advantage in sensor technology.