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Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony RX100 V

Portability
81
Imaging
58
Features
75
Overall
64
Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V front
Portability
89
Imaging
53
Features
80
Overall
63

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony RX100 V Key Specs

Panasonic LX100 II
(Full Review)
  • 17MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
  • 392g - 115 x 66 x 64mm
  • Announced August 2018
  • Previous Model is Panasonic LX100
Sony RX100 V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Released October 2016
  • Old Model is Sony RX100 IV
  • Successor is Sony RX100 VI
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Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony RX100 V Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 II over the Sony RX100 V

 LX100 II RX100 V 
ReleasedAugust 2018October 2016More modern by 23 months
Display resolution1240k1229kClearer display (+11k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 V over the Panasonic LX100 II

 RX100 V LX100 II 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Panasonic LX100 II and Sony RX100 V

 LX100 II RX100 V 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony RX100 V Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony RX100 V size comparison

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

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony RX100 V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony RX100 V Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony RX100 V sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony RX100 V Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Portrait photography info
Sony RX100 V Portrait photography info
74
has manual focus
decent megapixels (17 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW files
66
manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000s)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Street photography info
Sony RX100 V Street photography info
77
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
includes touch focus
good ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
85
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW files
lighter than average in class (299g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Sports photography info
Sony RX100 V Sports photography info
71
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (17MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (340 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
70
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (24.0 fps)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
provides tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
low battery life (220 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic LX100 II
Travel photography with Sony RX100 V
78
better than average battery power (340 shots)
has bluetooth
includes touch focus
decent megapixels (17MP)
reasonably wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
80
lighter than average in class (299g)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
low battery life (220 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II as a Landscape photography camera
Sony RX100 V as a Landscape photography camera
76
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.7)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (17 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (340 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
70
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low battery life (220 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II as a Vlogging camera
Sony RX100 V as a Vlogging camera
37
reasonably wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.7)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic jack
81
decently wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than average in class (299 grams)
lack of mic port
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Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony RX100 V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX100 II and Sony RX100 V
 Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 IISony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2018-08-22 2016-10-06
Body design 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 dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 17 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4736 x 3552 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 125
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 49 315
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-75mm (3.1x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Max aperture f/1.7-2.8 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,240k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,760k dot 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.59x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1800 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames/s 24.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100) 10.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings no built-in flash -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 392 grams (0.86 lb) 299 grams (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 score not tested 70
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 586
Other
Battery life 340 images 220 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - 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
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $998 $998