Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony RX100 IV

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.

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.

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.

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

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.