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Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony W710

Portability
81
Imaging
57
Features
75
Overall
64
Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony W710 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
  • Previous Model is Panasonic LX100
Sony W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony W710 Overview

Here is a detailed overview of the Panasonic LX100 II versus Sony W710, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the LX100 II (17MP) and the W710 (16MP) is relatively similar but the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and W710 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The LX100 II was released 5 years later than the W710 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W710 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the LX100 II matches up against the W710 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 II over the Sony W710

 LX100 II W710 
LaunchedAugust 2018January 2013Fresher by 69 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1240k230kClearer screen (+1010k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Panasonic LX100 II

 W710 LX100 II 

Common features in the Panasonic LX100 II and Sony W710

 LX100 II W710 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LX100 II has got outer dimensions of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") having a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Sony W710 has proportions of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic LX100 II versus Sony W710 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the LX100 II versus the W710.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony W710 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the LX100 II and W710 is 81 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading specifications. The photograph underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the LX100 II and W710.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The LX100 II featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic LX100 II will offer more detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The more modern LX100 II provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic LX100 II
Portrait photography with Sony W710
74
has manual focus
decent megapixels (17MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
35
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II as a Street photography camera
Sony W710 as a Street photography camera
77
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
offers touch focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Sports photography factors
Sony W710 Sports photography factors
71
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (17MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
good battery (340 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Travel photography information
Sony W710 Travel photography information
78
good battery (340 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
offers touch focus
decent megapixels (17 megapixels)
rather wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
71
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
provides focus via touch
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Landscape photography highlights
Sony W710 Landscape photography highlights
76
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.7)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (17 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
good battery (340 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
39
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic LX100 II
Vlogging with Sony W710
36
rather wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.7)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic port
34
decently wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (114g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
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Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX100 II and Sony W710
 Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 IISony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Category Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2018-08-22 2013-01-08
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 17 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4736 x 3552 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 49 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-75mm (3.1x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/1.7-2.8 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 1,240 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,760 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1800s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100) 2.80 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 392 gr (0.86 lbs) 114 gr (0.25 lbs)
Dimensions 115 x 66 x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 340 pictures 240 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail price $998 $90