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Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony TX30

Portability
81
Imaging
56
Features
75
Overall
63
Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony TX30 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
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic LX100
Sony TX30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 141g - 96 x 59 x 15mm
  • Introduced July 2013
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Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony TX30 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Panasonic LX100 II and Sony TX30, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the LX100 II (17MP) and the TX30 (18MP) is fairly similar but the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and TX30 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

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The LX100 II was released 5 years after the TX30 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the LX100 II grades vs the TX30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 II over the Sony TX30

 LX100 II TX30 
IntroducedAugust 2018July 2013Newer by 62 months
Display resolution1240k1229kClearer display (+11k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Panasonic LX100 II

 TX30 LX100 II 
Display size3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic LX100 II and Sony TX30

 LX100 II TX30 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony TX30 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LX100 II has exterior dimensions of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Sony TX30 has measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the LX100 II vs the TX30.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony TX30 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LX100 II and TX30 is 81 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony TX30 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony TX30 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading specifications. The picture underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the LX100 II and TX30.

Plainly, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The LX100 II featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Sony TX30 will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger LX100 II should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony TX30 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony TX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony TX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX30 as a Portrait photography camera
73
focusing manually
MP count good (17MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focus
exports RAW files
38
you can focus manually
MP count good (18 megapixels)
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic LX100 II
Street photography with Sony TX30
76
image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
supports focus via touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic LX100 II
Sports photography with Sony TX30
70
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (17MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery power (340 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Travel photography information
Sony TX30 Travel photography information
77
better than average battery power (340 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
supports focus via touch
MP count good (17 megapixels)
relatively wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
69
environment proof
MP count good (18MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Landscape photography advice
Sony TX30 Landscape photography advice
75
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.7)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (17MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (340 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
51
you can focus manually
decently wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3.3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic LX100 II
Vlogging with Sony TX30
36
relatively wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.7)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
missing microphone port
34
decently wide (26mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
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Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony TX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX100 II and Sony TX30
 Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 IISony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
Class Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2018-08-22 2013-07-26
Body design Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 17MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4736 x 3552 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 49 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-75mm (3.1x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.7-2.8 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3.3 inch
Resolution of display 1,240k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,760k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Min shutter speed 1800 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100) -
Flash options no built-in flash -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB DMW-BLE9 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 392g (0.86 pounds) 141g (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 115 x 66 x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") 96 x 59 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 340 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) -
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $998 $230