Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony W730

Here is a extensive overview of the Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony W730, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the LX100 II (17MP) and the W730 (16MP) is relatively well matched but the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and W730 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The LX100 II was revealed 5 years later than the W730 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W730 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the LX100 II grades versus the W730 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic LX100 II Gallery and Sony W730 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic LX100 II provides external measurements 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 W730 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony W730 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the LX100 II vs the W730.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the LX100 II and W730 is 81 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing purely by looking at specs. The photograph here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the LX100 II and W730.

All in all, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The LX100 II using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic LX100 II will give you greater detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger LX100 II should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.