Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony RX10 III

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.