Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony RX100 IV
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Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony RX100 IV Key Specs
(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
- Introduced August 2018
- Earlier Model is Panasonic LX100
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 298g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
- Released June 2015
- Succeeded the Sony RX100 III
- Refreshed by Sony RX100 V
Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony RX100 IV Overview
Below is a extended review of the Panasonic LX100 II versus Sony RX100 IV, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the LX100 II (17MP) and the RX100 IV (20MP) is relatively similar but the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and RX100 IV (1") use totally different sensor sizing.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe LX100 II was launched 3 years later than the RX100 IV and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).
Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the LX100 II matches up vs the RX100 IV in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony RX100 IV Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic LX100 II Gallery & Sony RX100 IV Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 II over the Sony RX100 IV
LX100 II | RX100 IV | |||
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Released | August 2018 | June 2015 | More recent by 39 months | |
Screen resolution | 1240k | 1229k | Clearer screen (+11k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 IV over the Panasonic LX100 II
RX100 IV | LX100 II | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Panasonic LX100 II and Sony RX100 IV
LX100 II | RX100 IV | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen measurement |
Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony RX100 IV Physical Comparison
When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LX100 II enjoys exterior measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Sony RX100 IV has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).
See the Panasonic LX100 II versus Sony RX100 IV in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the LX100 II against the RX100 IV.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LX100 II and RX100 IV is 81 and 89 respectively.
Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony RX100 IV Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over specifications. The visual underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the LX100 II and RX100 IV.
Plainly, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The LX100 II featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Sony RX100 IV will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern LX100 II will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
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Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony RX100 IV Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV |
Category | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2018-08-22 | 2015-06-10 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-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 | 17 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
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 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 100 | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-75mm (3.1x) | 24-70mm (2.9x) |
Maximum aperture | f/1.7-2.8 | f/1.8-2.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,240 thousand dots | 1,229 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,760 thousand dots | 2,359 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1800s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Max silent shutter speed | 1/16000s | 1/32000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 11.0 frames per second | 16.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100) | - |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/2000s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p/120p), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 392g (0.86 lb) | 298g (0.66 lb) |
Dimensions | 115 x 66 x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") | 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 70 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.9 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.6 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 562 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 images | 280 images |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $998 | $898 |