Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony TX200V

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony TX200V, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the LX100 II (17MP) and the TX200V (18MP) is relatively well matched but the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and TX200V (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.

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The LX100 II was brought out 6 years later than the TX200V and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the LX100 II matches up vs the TX200V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic LX100 II Gallery & Sony TX200V Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic LX100 II has got outside dimensions of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") having a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Sony TX200V has specifications of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony TX200V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the LX100 II against the TX200V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LX100 II and TX200V is 81 and 96 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the LX100 II and TX200V.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The LX100 II due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Sony TX200V will give more detail having its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent LX100 II provides an advantage in sensor innovation.