Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony W330

Here is a extensive overview of the Panasonic LX100 II versus Sony W330, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the LX100 II (17MP) and W330 (14MP) and the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and W330 (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.

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The LX100 II was unveiled 8 years later than the W330 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the LX100 II scores vs the W330 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic LX100 II Gallery and Sony W330 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic LX100 II has 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) whilst the Sony W330 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic LX100 II versus Sony W330 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the LX100 II and the W330.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the LX100 II and W330 is 81 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading specifications. The photograph underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the LX100 II and W330.

To sum up, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The LX100 II having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic LX100 II will offer you greater detail having an extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more recent LX100 II should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.