Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony W810
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Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony W810 Key Specs
(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
- Released August 2018
- Earlier Model is Panasonic LX100
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
- Introduced January 2014

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony W810 Overview
Following is a in depth review of the Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony W810, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the LX100 II (17MP) and the W810 (20MP) is fairly comparable but the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and W810 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

The LX100 II was released 4 years after the W810 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the LX100 II scores vs the W810 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony W810 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic LX100 II Gallery & Sony W810 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 II over the Sony W810
LX100 II | W810 | |||
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Introduced | August 2018 | ![]() | January 2014 | More modern by 57 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 1240k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+1010k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Panasonic LX100 II
W810 | LX100 II |
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Common features in the Panasonic LX100 II and Sony W810
LX100 II | W810 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LX100 II enjoys outer measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") having a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Sony W810 has dimensions of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony W810 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the LX100 II vs the W810.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the LX100 II and W810 is 81 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by checking out specs. The picture here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the LX100 II and W810.
All in all, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The LX100 II because of its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Sony W810 will produce greater detail as a result of its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The fresher LX100 II will have an edge in sensor technology.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony W810 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2018-08-22 | 2014-01-07 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 17MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4736 x 3552 | 5152 x 3864 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Min boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 49 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-75mm (3.1x) | 27-162mm (6.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/1.7-2.8 | f/3.5-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 1,240 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,760 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1800 seconds | 2 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 11.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100) | 3.20 m (with ISO auto) |
Flash options | no built-in flash | Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 392g (0.86 lb) | 111g (0.24 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 115 x 66 x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") | 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 photos | 200 photos |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $998 | $100 |