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Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony RX100 II

Portability
81
Imaging
57
Features
75
Overall
64
Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II front
Portability
89
Imaging
51
Features
74
Overall
60

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony RX100 II Key Specs

Panasonic LX100 II
(Full Review)
  • 17MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
  • 392g - 115 x 66 x 64mm
  • Launched August 2018
  • Replaced the Panasonic LX100
Sony RX100 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 281g - 102 x 58 x 38mm
  • Announced June 2013
  • Old Model is Sony RX100
  • Updated by Sony RX100 III
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Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony RX100 II Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Panasonic LX100 II versus Sony RX100 II, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the LX100 II (17MP) and the RX100 II (20MP) is pretty close but the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and RX100 II (1") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The LX100 II was announced 5 years after the RX100 II which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the LX100 II grades vs the RX100 II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 II over the Sony RX100 II

 LX100 II RX100 II 
AnnouncedAugust 2018June 2013More modern by 63 months
Screen resolution1240k1229kSharper screen (+11k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 II over the Panasonic LX100 II

 RX100 II LX100 II 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Panasonic LX100 II and Sony RX100 II

 LX100 II RX100 II 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony RX100 II Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LX100 II has got outer dimensions of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 II has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).

See the Panasonic LX100 II versus Sony RX100 II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the LX100 II compared to the RX100 II.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony RX100 II size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LX100 II and RX100 II is 81 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony RX100 II top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony RX100 II Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching specifications. The image here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the LX100 II and RX100 II.

To sum up, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The LX100 II with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Sony RX100 II will result in greater detail with its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The fresher LX100 II will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony RX100 II sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony RX100 II Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony RX100 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Portrait photography features
Sony RX100 II Portrait photography features
74
has manual focus
decent megapixels (17MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features face detection focusing
exports RAW files
70
focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic LX100 II
Street photography with Sony RX100 II
77
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
provides touch focus
good high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
85
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
lighter than others in class (281g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II as a Sports photography camera
Sony RX100 II as a Sports photography camera
71
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (17MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
good battery power (340 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
67
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
includes tracking focus
great battery life (350 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II as a Travel photography camera
Sony RX100 II as a Travel photography camera
78
good battery power (340 per charge)
has bluetooth
provides touch focus
decent megapixels (17MP)
pretty wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
80
great battery life (350 per charge)
lighter than others in class (281 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II as a Landscape photography camera
Sony RX100 II as a Landscape photography camera
76
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.7)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (17MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
good battery power (340 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
74
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
great battery life (350 CIPA)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Vlogging information
Sony RX100 II Vlogging information
36
pretty wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.7)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
37
really wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (281g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
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Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony RX100 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX100 II and Sony RX100 II
 Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 IISony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2018-08-22 2013-06-27
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 17MP 20MP
Anti aliasing 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 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 160
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 49 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-75mm (3.1x) 28-100mm (3.6x)
Largest aperture f/1.7-2.8 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 2.1 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,240 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - Xtra Fine WhiteMagic TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
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 silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100) 15.00 m (ISO Auto (W))
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 392 gr (0.86 lb) 281 gr (0.62 lb)
Physical dimensions 115 x 66 x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") 102 x 58 x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 67
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 483
Other
Battery life 340 images 350 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec. / Self-portrait One-person/ Self-portrait Two-person/ Self timer Continuous (3 or 5 shots))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $998 $598