Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony RX10

Following is a in depth assessment of the Panasonic LX100 II versus Sony RX10, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the LX100 II (17MP) and the RX10 (20MP) is relatively similar but the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and RX10 (1") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The LX100 II was unveiled 4 years after the RX10 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony RX10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the LX100 II grades versus the RX10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic LX100 II Gallery and Sony RX10 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LX100 II has external measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Sony RX10 has proportions of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") having a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic LX100 II versus Sony RX10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the LX100 II vs the RX10.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LX100 II and RX10 is 81 and 58 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by going over specs. The picture here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the LX100 II and RX10.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The LX100 II using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony RX10 will offer you greater detail having an extra 3MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer LX100 II will have an advantage in sensor innovation.