Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony WX50

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.