Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony TX100V
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Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony TX100V Key Specs
(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
- Launched August 2018
- Old Model is Panasonic LX100
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
- Announced January 2011
Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony TX100V Overview
In this article, we are contrasting the Panasonic LX100 II and Sony TX100V, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the LX100 II (17MP) and the TX100V (16MP) is fairly close but the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and TX100V (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe LX100 II was launched 7 years after the TX100V which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting through a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the LX100 II matches up against the TX100V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony TX100V Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic LX100 II Gallery & Sony TX100V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 II over the Sony TX100V
LX100 II | TX100V | |||
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Announced | August 2018 | January 2011 | More modern by 93 months | |
Manually focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Display resolution | 1240k | 1229k | Sharper display (+11k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Panasonic LX100 II
TX100V | LX100 II | |||
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Display sizing | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Common features in the Panasonic LX100 II and Sony TX100V
LX100 II | TX100V | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony TX100V Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic LX100 II has external measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") having a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Sony TX100V has specifications of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic LX100 II and Sony TX100V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the LX100 II against the TX100V.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LX100 II and TX100V is 81 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony TX100V Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing a spec sheet. The image below will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the LX100 II and TX100V.
Clearly, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The LX100 II due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic LX100 II will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent LX100 II is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
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Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony TX100V Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2018-08-22 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 17MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4736 x 3552 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-75mm (3.1x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/1.7-2.8 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,240 thousand dots | 1,229 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | - | XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,760 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 1800 secs | 2 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 11.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100) | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | DMW-BLE9 lithium-ion battery & USB charger | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 392 gr (0.86 lb) | 147 gr (0.32 lb) |
Dimensions | 115 x 66 x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") | 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 images | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $998 | $380 |