Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony ZV-1

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II & Sony ZV-1. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic LX100 II Gallery & Sony ZV-1 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.