Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony RX100 VI

Let's look much closer at the Panasonic LX100 II and Sony RX100 VI, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the LX100 II (17MP) and the RX100 VI (20MP) is very similar but the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and RX100 VI (1") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The LX100 II was announced 3 months after the RX100 VI so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the LX100 II matches up vs the RX100 VI for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to think about 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") with a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Sony RX100 VI has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") with a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

See the Panasonic LX100 II and Sony RX100 VI in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the LX100 II vs the RX100 VI.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LX100 II and RX100 VI is 81 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the LX100 II and RX100 VI.

Clearly, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The LX100 II using its larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony RX100 VI will offer you greater detail with its extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a little more aggressively.