Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony A68

The following is a in-depth review of the Panasonic LX100 II versus Sony A68, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the LX100 II (17MP) and A68 (24MP) and the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and A68 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The LX100 II was manufactured 2 years after the A68 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the LX100 II grades against the A68 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II and Sony SLT-A68. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic LX100 II Gallery and Sony A68 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LX100 II features outside measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Sony A68 has measurements of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic LX100 II versus Sony A68 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the LX100 II and the A68.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LX100 II and A68 is 81 and 64 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking specs. The picture here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the LX100 II and A68.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The LX100 II featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Sony A68 will resolve extra detail due to its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern LX100 II is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.