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Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony W810

Portability
81
Imaging
57
Features
75
Overall
64
Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony W810 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
  • Released August 2018
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic LX100
Sony W810
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 II over the Sony W810

 LX100 II W810 
IntroducedAugust 2018January 2014More modern by 57 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1240k230kClearer display (+1010k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Panasonic LX100 II

 W810 LX100 II 

Common features in the Panasonic LX100 II and Sony W810

 LX100 II W810 
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony W810 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony W810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Portrait photography advice
Sony W810 Portrait photography advice
74
manual focus
resolution is good (17 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focus
supports RAW formats
38
good megapixels (20MP)
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Street photography advice
Sony W810 Street photography advice
77
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
provides touch to focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
59
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic LX100 II
Sports photography with Sony W810
71
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (17MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery pack (340 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
features tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Travel photography features
Sony W810 Travel photography features
78
good battery pack (340 CIPA)
has bluetooth
provides touch to focus
resolution is good (17MP)
decently wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.7)
does not have a selfie friendly display
67
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Landscape photography information
Sony W810 Landscape photography information
76
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.7)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (17MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (340 per charge)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
41
relatively wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Vlogging info
Sony W810 Vlogging info
36
decently wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.7)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
missing external microphone socket
32
relatively wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
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Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony W810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX100 II and Sony W810
 Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 IISony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
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