Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony RX10 III
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Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony RX10 III Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 17MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
- 392g - 115 x 66 x 64mm
- Announced August 2018
- Earlier Model is Panasonic LX100
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-600mm (F2.4-4.0) lens
- 1051g - 133 x 94 x 127mm
- Revealed March 2016
- Old Model is Sony RX10 II
- Replacement is Sony RX10 IV
Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony RX10 III Overview
Here, we will be evaluating the Panasonic LX100 II versus Sony RX10 III, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the LX100 II (17MP) and the RX10 III (20MP) is relatively close but the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and RX10 III (1") boast totally different sensor measurements.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe LX100 II was launched 2 years after the RX10 III which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony RX10 III being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the LX100 II matches up vs the RX10 III when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony RX10 III Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic LX100 II Gallery & Sony RX10 III Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 II over the Sony RX10 III
LX100 II | RX10 III | |||
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Revealed | August 2018 | March 2016 | More modern by 30 months | |
Screen resolution | 1240k | 1229k | Sharper screen (+11k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony RX10 III over the Panasonic LX100 II
RX10 III | LX100 II | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Panasonic LX100 II and Sony RX10 III
LX100 II | RX10 III | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen |
Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony RX10 III Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. 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) and the Sony RX10 III has sizing of 133mm x 94mm x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") accompanied by a weight of 1051 grams (2.32 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic LX100 II versus Sony RX10 III in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the LX100 II compared to the RX10 III.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the LX100 II and RX10 III is 81 and 53 respectively.
Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony RX10 III Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing specifications. The image here might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the LX100 II and RX10 III.
To sum up, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The LX100 II because of its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Sony RX10 III will provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher LX100 II is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony RX10 III Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2018-08-22 | 2016-03-29 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 17MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4736 x 3552 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 100 | 64 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-75mm (3.1x) | 24-600mm (25.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/1.7-2.8 | f/2.4-4.0 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,240 thousand dots | 1,229 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,760 thousand dots | 2,359 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1800s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Max quiet shutter speed | 1/16000s | 1/32000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 11.0 frames per second | 14.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100) | 10.80 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | DMW-BLE9 lithium-ion battery & USB charger | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 392g (0.86 pounds) | 1051g (2.32 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 115 x 66 x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") | 133 x 94 x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 70 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.6 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 472 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 pictures | 420 pictures |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $998 | $1,398 |