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Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony RX100

Portability
81
Imaging
57
Features
75
Overall
64
Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
50
Features
68
Overall
57

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony RX100 Key Specs

Panasonic LX100 II
(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  • Superseded the Panasonic LX100
Sony RX100
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 II over the Sony RX100

 LX100 II RX100 
IntroducedAugust 2018August 2012Newer by 73 months
Screen resolution1240k1229kCrisper screen (+11k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 over the Panasonic LX100 II

 RX100 LX100 II 

Common features in the Panasonic LX100 II and Sony RX100

 LX100 II RX100 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony RX100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LX100 II and RX100 is 81 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony RX100 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony RX100 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony RX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony RX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Portrait photography info
Sony RX100 Portrait photography info
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focusing manually
MP count decent (17 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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focusing manually
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
good resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Street photography features
Sony RX100 Street photography features
77
has image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
features touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
79
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (240 grams)
very good high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Sports photography advice
Sony RX100 Sports photography advice
71
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (17MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
good battery power (340 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
supports tracking autofocus
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Travel photography info
Sony RX100 Travel photography info
78
good battery power (340 per charge)
has bluetooth
features touch focus
MP count decent (17 megapixels)
really wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
79
lighter than competition in class (240 grams)
good resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II as a Landscape photography camera
Sony RX100 as a Landscape photography camera
76
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.7)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (17MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (340 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
74
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Vlogging details
Sony RX100 Vlogging details
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really wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.7)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
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fairly wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (240g)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
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Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony RX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX100 II and Sony RX100
 Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 IISony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
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