Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony WX350

Below is a in depth overview of the Panasonic LX100 II versus Sony WX350, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the LX100 II (17MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is fairly well matched but the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and WX350 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The LX100 II was released 4 years later than the WX350 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the LX100 II matches up versus the WX350 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic LX100 II Gallery and Sony WX350 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic LX100 II features physical dimensions of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Sony WX350 has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic LX100 II versus Sony WX350 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the LX100 II and the WX350.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the LX100 II and WX350 is 81 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by checking a spec sheet. The visual underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the LX100 II and WX350.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The LX100 II because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony WX350 will resolve more detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The younger LX100 II will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.