Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony WX300

Let's look a little more in depth at the Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony WX300, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the LX100 II (17MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is fairly close but the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and WX300 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The LX100 II was released 5 years after the WX300 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera 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 WX300 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the LX100 II grades versus the WX300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic LX100 II Gallery and Sony WX300 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LX100 II has got exterior dimensions of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") and a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Sony WX300 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony WX300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the LX100 II against the WX300.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the LX100 II and WX300 is 81 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching technical specs. The image below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the LX100 II and WX300.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The LX100 II due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony WX300 will result in greater detail as a result of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher LX100 II provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.