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Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony A35

Portability
81
Imaging
57
Features
75
Overall
64
Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II front
 
Sony SLT-A35 front
Portability
69
Imaging
57
Features
70
Overall
62

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony A35 Key Specs

Panasonic LX100 II
(Full Review)
  • 17MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
  • 392g - 115 x 66 x 64mm
  • Launched August 2018
  • Old Model is Panasonic LX100
Sony A35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 415g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Announced September 2011
  • Previous Model is Sony A33
  • New Model is Sony A37
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Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony A35 Overview

The following is a complete comparison of the Panasonic LX100 II versus Sony A35, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the LX100 II (17MP) and the A35 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and A35 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizing.

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The LX100 II was introduced 7 years after the A35 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the LX100 II grades versus the A35 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 II over the Sony A35

 LX100 II A35 
AnnouncedAugust 2018September 2011Newer by 85 months
Screen resolution1240k921kSharper screen (+319k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Panasonic LX100 II

 A35 LX100 II 

Common features in the Panasonic LX100 II and Sony A35

 LX100 II A35 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LX100 II has got outer 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) while the Sony A35 has dimensions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic LX100 II versus Sony A35 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the LX100 II against the A35.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony A35 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LX100 II and A35 is 81 and 69 respectively.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony A35 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by looking at technical specs. The picture underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the LX100 II and A35.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The LX100 II with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic LX100 II will give you more detail using its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher LX100 II should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony A35 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony A35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Portrait photography highlights
Sony A35 Portrait photography highlights
74
has manual focus
MP count decent (17MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has face detection focus
supports RAW files
74
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Street photography info
Sony A35 Street photography info
77
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
features touch to focus
good high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
71
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competitors (415 grams)
good ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Sports photography details
Sony A35 Sports photography details
71
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (17 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
great battery pack (340 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
61
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
slow fps (6.0 fps)
terrible battery power (440 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Travel photography highlights
Sony A35 Travel photography highlights
78
great battery pack (340 per charge)
supports bluetooth
features touch to focus
MP count decent (17MP)
reasonably wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
59
lighter than competitors (415g)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (440 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Landscape photography info
Sony A35 Landscape photography info
76
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.7)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (17 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (340 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
69
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
terrible battery power (440 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II as a Vlogging camera
Sony A35 as a Vlogging camera
36
reasonably wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.7)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
36
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone jack
lighter than competitors (415 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony A35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX100 II and Sony A35
 Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 IISony SLT-A35
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II Sony SLT-A35
Class Large Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2018-08-22 2011-09-20
Body design Large Sensor Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 17MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4736 x 3552 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 49 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 24-75mm (3.1x) -
Highest aperture f/1.7-2.8 -
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Total lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,240k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,760k dot 1,150k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1800 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 11.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100) 12.00 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 392 gr (0.86 lb) 415 gr (0.91 lb)
Physical dimensions 115 x 66 x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 74
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.7
DXO Low light score not tested 763
Other
Battery life 340 photographs 440 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $998 $598