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Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony TX66

Portability
81
Imaging
56
Features
75
Overall
63
Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front
Portability
97
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony TX66 Key Specs

Panasonic LX100 II
(Full Review)
  • 17MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic LX100
Sony TX66
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Released February 2012
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Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony TX66 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony TX66, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the LX100 II (17MP) and the TX66 (18MP) is pretty comparable but the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and TX66 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The LX100 II was brought out 6 years later than the TX66 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the LX100 II grades versus the TX66 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 II over the Sony TX66

 LX100 II TX66 
ReleasedAugust 2018February 2012Fresher by 79 months
Screen resolution1240k1230kSharper screen (+10k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Panasonic LX100 II

 TX66 LX100 II 
Screen dimensions3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic LX100 II and Sony TX66

 LX100 II TX66 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic LX100 II features outer measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") and a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Sony TX66 has specifications of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") and a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the LX100 II against the TX66.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony TX66 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LX100 II and TX66 is 81 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony TX66 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the LX100 II and TX66.

All in all, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The LX100 II featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony TX66 will produce extra detail having its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The newer LX100 II should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony TX66 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony TX66 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Portrait photography highlights
Sony TX66 Portrait photography highlights
73
has manual focus
resolution is good (17MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW files
41
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
features face detect focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II as a Street photography camera
Sony TX66 as a Street photography camera
76
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
features focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
64
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Sports photography highlights
Sony TX66 Sports photography highlights
70
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (17 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (340 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
49
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
features tracking focus
better than average battery pack (250 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Travel photography features
Sony TX66 Travel photography features
77
better than average battery power (340 shots)
connects via bluetooth
features focus via touch
resolution is good (17 megapixels)
fairly wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
72
better than average battery pack (250 shots)
comes with touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Landscape photography features
Sony TX66 Landscape photography features
75
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.7)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (17 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (340 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
51
has manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3.3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
better than average battery pack (250 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic LX100 II
Vlogging with Sony TX66
36
fairly wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.7)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic support
36
pretty wide (26mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone support
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Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony TX66 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX100 II and Sony TX66
 Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 IISony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
Category Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2018-08-22 2012-02-28
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 measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 17 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4736 x 3552 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
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)
Highest aperture f/1.7-2.8 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3.3 inch
Screen resolution 1,240k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,760k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Min shutter speed 1800s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100) 3.10 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 392 gr (0.86 pounds) 109 gr (0.24 pounds)
Physical dimensions 115 x 66 x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
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 shots 250 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $998 $350