Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony RX100 V

Following is a extensive review of the Panasonic LX100 II versus Sony RX100 V, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the LX100 II (17MP) and the RX100 V (20MP) is very similar but the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and RX100 V (1") possess different sensor sizing.

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The LX100 II was introduced 23 months after the RX100 V making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the LX100 II matches up versus the RX100 V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic LX100 II Gallery and Sony RX100 V Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic LX100 II provides external 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) while the Sony RX100 V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

See the Panasonic LX100 II versus Sony RX100 V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the LX100 II against the RX100 V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LX100 II and RX100 V is 81 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over technical specs. The pic here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the LX100 II and RX100 V.

As you can tell, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The LX100 II with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Sony RX100 V will offer you extra detail using its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent LX100 II should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.