Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony W710

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic LX100 II Gallery and Sony W710 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.