Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony A99

Following is a in depth analysis of the Panasonic LX100 II and Sony A99, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the LX100 II (17MP) and A99 (24MP) and the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and A99 (Full frame) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The LX100 II was manufactured 5 years after the A99 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the LX100 II matches up vs the A99 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II & Sony SLT-A99. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic LX100 II Gallery & Sony A99 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LX100 II has got physical dimensions of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") with a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Sony A99 has measurements of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") and a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the LX100 II versus the A99.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LX100 II and A99 is 81 and 57 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing specifications. The image underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the LX100 II and A99.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The LX100 II featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Sony A99 will provide extra detail due to its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger LX100 II will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.