Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony RX100 III

Let's look a bit more closely at the Panasonic LX100 II and Sony RX100 III, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the LX100 II (17MP) and the RX100 III (20MP) is pretty similar but the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and RX100 III (1") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The LX100 II was manufactured 4 years later than the RX100 III and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the LX100 II matches up against the RX100 III in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic LX100 II Gallery & Sony RX100 III Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LX100 II provides exterior measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") with a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Sony RX100 III has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the LX100 II vs the RX100 III.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the LX100 II and RX100 III is 81 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading technical specs. The visual underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the LX100 II and RX100 III.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The LX100 II featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony RX100 III will deliver greater detail due to its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer LX100 II is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.