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Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony RX100 IV

Portability
81
Imaging
57
Features
75
Overall
64
Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV front
Portability
89
Imaging
52
Features
79
Overall
62

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony RX100 IV 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
  • Introduced August 2018
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic LX100
Sony RX100 IV
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 II over the Sony RX100 IV

 LX100 II RX100 IV 
ReleasedAugust 2018June 2015More recent by 39 months
Screen resolution1240k1229kClearer screen (+11k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 IV over the Panasonic LX100 II

 RX100 IV LX100 II 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Panasonic LX100 II and Sony RX100 IV

 LX100 II RX100 IV 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen dimension3"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).

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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.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony RX100 IV size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony RX100 IV sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony RX100 IV Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Portrait photography advice
Sony RX100 IV Portrait photography advice
74
has manual focus
good MP (17MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW files
65
focusing manually
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
features face detect focus
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Street photography features
Sony RX100 IV Street photography features
77
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
boasts focus via touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
85
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
lighter than average (298 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Sports photography information
Sony RX100 IV Sports photography information
71
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (17MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
great battery pack (340 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
68
silent mode (1/32,000s)
fast continuous shooting (16.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
features tracking focus
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Travel photography information
Sony RX100 IV Travel photography information
78
great battery pack (340 per charge)
supports bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
good MP (17MP)
relatively wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.7)
does not posses selfie friendly display
86
lighter than average (298 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Landscape photography info
Sony RX100 IV Landscape photography info
76
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.7)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (17MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (340 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
74
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Vlogging details
Sony RX100 IV Vlogging details
36
relatively wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.7)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of mic socket
81
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than average (298 grams)
lack of microphone support
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Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony RX100 IV Specifications

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