Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony RX100

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.

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.