Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony WX70

Here, we will be reviewing the Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony WX70, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the LX100 II (17MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and WX70 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The LX100 II was released 6 years after the WX70 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX70 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the LX100 II scores against the WX70 in the way of 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-WX70. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic LX100 II Gallery and Sony WX70 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LX100 II has outer dimensions of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") along with a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Sony WX70 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony WX70 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the LX100 II compared to the WX70.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LX100 II and WX70 is 81 and 97 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through a spec sheet. The image below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the LX100 II and WX70.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The LX100 II due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic LX100 II will provide extra detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively. The younger LX100 II will have an edge in sensor technology.