Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony A55

Here, we will be reviewing the Panasonic LX100 II and Sony A55, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the LX100 II (17MP) and the A55 (16MP) is pretty similar but the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and A55 (APS-C) have different sensor sizes.

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The LX100 II was released 8 years later than the A55 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A55 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the LX100 II matches up versus the A55 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II and Sony SLT-A55. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic LX100 II Gallery and Sony A55 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic LX100 II comes with physical 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) whilst the Sony A55 has sizing of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic LX100 II and Sony A55 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the LX100 II vs the A55.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LX100 II and A55 is 81 and 67 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the LX100 II and A55.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The LX100 II because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Panasonic LX100 II will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern LX100 II provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.