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Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony ZV-1

Portability
81
Imaging
57
Features
75
Overall
64
Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II front
 
Sony ZV-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
86
Overall
67

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony ZV-1 Key Specs

Panasonic LX100 II
(Full Review)
  • 17MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Succeeded the Panasonic LX100
Sony ZV-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 294g - 105 x 60 x 44mm
  • Launched May 2020
  • Successor is Sony ZV-1 II
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Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony ZV-1 Overview

Here is a extensive review of the Panasonic LX100 II versus Sony ZV-1, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the LX100 II (17MP) and the ZV-1 (20MP) is relatively close but the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and ZV-1 (1") feature different sensor sizing.

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The LX100 II was manufactured 21 months prior to the ZV-1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the LX100 II matches up versus the ZV-1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 II over the Sony ZV-1

 LX100 II ZV-1 
Screen resolution1240k922kClearer screen (+318k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Panasonic LX100 II

 ZV-1 LX100 II 
LaunchedMay 2020August 2018Fresher by 21 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Panasonic LX100 II and Sony ZV-1

 LX100 II ZV-1 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LX100 II has got outside 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 ZV-1 has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") and a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic LX100 II versus Sony ZV-1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the LX100 II vs the ZV-1.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony ZV-1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the LX100 II and ZV-1 is 81 and 88 respectively.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony ZV-1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by researching specifications. The visual here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the LX100 II and ZV-1.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The LX100 II due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony ZV-1 will provide you with more detail due to its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older LX100 II will be behind in sensor tech.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony ZV-1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic LX100 II
Portrait photography with Sony ZV-1
74
focusing manually
decent megapixels (17MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW files
73
focusing manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
has face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II as a Street photography camera
Sony ZV-1 as a Street photography camera
77
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
comes with focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
85
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
boasts touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Sports photography info
Sony ZV-1 Sports photography info
71
silent mode (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (17 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
better than average battery (340 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
71
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
high max frames per second (24.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
has tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect AF
bad battery pack (260 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Travel photography details
Sony ZV-1 Travel photography details
78
better than average battery (340 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
decent megapixels (17 megapixels)
reasonably wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
81
lighter than competition in class (294g)
supports bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
good resolution (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
bad battery pack (260 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II as a Landscape photography camera
Sony ZV-1 as a Landscape photography camera
76
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (17MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (340 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
70
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
bad battery pack (260 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Vlogging features
Sony ZV-1 Vlogging features
36
reasonably wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
86
decently wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone support
lighter than competition in class (294 grams)
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Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX100 II and Sony ZV-1
 Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 IISony ZV-1
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II Sony ZV-1
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2018-08-22 2020-05-27
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 17 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4736 x 3552 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 200 125
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO 100 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 49 315
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-75mm (3.1x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Largest aperture f/1.7-2.8 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,240 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,760 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Min shutter speed 1800 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 11.0fps 24.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB DMW-BLE9 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 392 gr (0.86 lb) 294 gr (0.65 lb)
Dimensions 115 x 66 x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 340 pictures 260 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $998 $750