Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony WX50
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Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony WX50 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
- Revealed August 2018
- Earlier Model is Panasonic LX100
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2012
Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony WX50 Overview
On this page, we will be looking at the Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony WX50, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the LX100 II (17MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is relatively close but the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and WX50 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe LX100 II was revealed 6 years after the WX50 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX50 being a Compact camera.
Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the LX100 II scores vs the WX50 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony WX50 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The full galleries are available at Panasonic LX100 II Gallery and Sony WX50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 II over the Sony WX50
LX100 II | WX50 | |||
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Introduced | August 2018 | January 2012 | More modern by 80 months | |
Manually focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1240k | 461k | Clearer screen (+779k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Panasonic LX100 II
WX50 | LX100 II |
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Common features in the Panasonic LX100 II and Sony WX50
LX100 II | WX50 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen |
Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LX100 II offers external measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") and a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Sony WX50 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony WX50 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the LX100 II against the WX50.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LX100 II and WX50 is 81 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching technical specs. The picture below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the LX100 II and WX50.
As you can tell, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The LX100 II using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic LX100 II will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The newer LX100 II is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
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Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony WX50 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 |
Class | Large Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2018-08-22 | 2012-01-30 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 17MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4736 x 3552 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 49 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-75mm (3.1x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/1.7-2.8 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 1,240 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | - | Clearfoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,760 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 1800s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 11.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100) | 5.30 m |
Flash options | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 392 gr (0.86 pounds) | 117 gr (0.26 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 115 x 66 x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 240 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $998 | $250 |