Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony TX20

The following is a thorough comparison of the Panasonic LX100 II and Sony TX20, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the LX100 II (17MP) and the TX20 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and TX20 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The LX100 II was manufactured 6 years after the TX20 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the LX100 II matches up vs the TX20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic LX100 II Gallery and Sony TX20 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LX100 II offers physical measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") along with a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Sony TX20 has measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic LX100 II and Sony TX20 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the LX100 II and the TX20.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LX100 II and TX20 is 81 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out technical specs. The pic here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the LX100 II and TX20.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The LX100 II due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic LX100 II will provide greater detail due to its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern LX100 II is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.