Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony RX100
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Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony RX100 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
- Revealed August 2018
- Superseded the Panasonic LX100
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 240g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Introduced August 2012
- Later Model is Sony RX100 II
Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony RX100 Overview
Here, we will be contrasting the Panasonic LX100 II versus Sony RX100, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the LX100 II (17MP) and the RX100 (20MP) is pretty similar but the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and RX100 (1") have different sensor sizes.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe LX100 II was launched 6 years after the RX100 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).
Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the LX100 II scores against the RX100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony RX100 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic LX100 II Gallery and Sony RX100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 II over the Sony RX100
LX100 II | RX100 | |||
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Introduced | August 2018 | August 2012 | Newer by 73 months | |
Screen resolution | 1240k | 1229k | Crisper screen (+11k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 over the Panasonic LX100 II
RX100 | LX100 II |
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Common features in the Panasonic LX100 II and Sony RX100
LX100 II | RX100 | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen |
Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony RX100 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LX100 II provides outer measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") along with a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Sony RX100 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic LX100 II versus Sony RX100 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the LX100 II compared to the RX100.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LX100 II and RX100 is 81 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony RX100 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading a spec sheet. The picture below might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the LX100 II and RX100.
As you can see, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The LX100 II due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony RX100 will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The younger LX100 II should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony RX100 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 |
Category | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2018-08-22 | 2012-08-28 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | 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 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4736 x 3552 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-75mm (3.1x) | 28-100mm (3.6x) |
Maximal aperture | f/1.7-2.8 | f/1.8-4.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 1,240 thousand dot | 1,229 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | WhiteMagic TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,760 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 1800 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 11.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
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) | - |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/2000 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | DMW-BLE9 lithium-ion battery & USB charger | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 392 grams (0.86 lbs) | 240 grams (0.53 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 115 x 66 x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 66 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 390 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 photos | 330 photos |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $998 | $448 |