Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony RX1

The following is a extensive overview of the Panasonic LX100 II and Sony RX1, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the LX100 II (17MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and RX1 (Full frame) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The LX100 II was revealed 5 years after the RX1 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the LX100 II grades vs the RX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The full galleries are available at Panasonic LX100 II Gallery and Sony RX1 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LX100 II has got outer dimensions of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") with a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Sony RX1 has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic LX100 II and Sony RX1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the LX100 II and the RX1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the LX100 II and RX1 is 81 and 79 respectively.

Often, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking specs. The pic underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the LX100 II and RX1.

All in all, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The LX100 II using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Sony RX1 will give you greater detail because of its extra 7MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer LX100 II should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.