Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony W290

Here, we will be evaluating the Panasonic LX100 II and Sony W290, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the LX100 II (17MP) and W290 (12MP) and the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and W290 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The LX100 II was announced 9 years later than the W290 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W290 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the LX100 II matches up vs the W290 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic LX100 II Gallery & Sony W290 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic LX100 II offers outer dimensions of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") along with a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Sony W290 has specifications of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic LX100 II and Sony W290 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the LX100 II against the W290.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LX100 II and W290 is 81 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading technical specs. The visual here should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the LX100 II and W290.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The LX100 II using its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Panasonic LX100 II will deliver extra detail with its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent LX100 II will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.