Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony RX10 II

On this page, we are looking at the Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony RX10 II, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the LX100 II (17MP) and the RX10 II (20MP) is fairly comparable but the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and RX10 II (1") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The LX100 II was released 3 years later than the RX10 II and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony RX10 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the LX100 II grades against the RX10 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic LX100 II Gallery & Sony RX10 II Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic LX100 II offers external measurements 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 RX10 II has specifications of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") accompanied by a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony RX10 II in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the LX100 II compared to the RX10 II.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LX100 II and RX10 II is 81 and 58 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out specifications. The visual below will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the LX100 II and RX10 II.

To sum up, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The LX100 II due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony RX10 II will produce greater detail as a result of its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer LX100 II is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.