Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony ZV-1 II

Its time to look more in depth at the Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony ZV-1 II, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the LX100 II (17MP) and the ZV-1 II (20MP) is relatively close but the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and ZV-1 II (1") offer totally different sensor size.

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The LX100 II was introduced 5 years before the ZV-1 II and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the LX100 II scores vs the ZV-1 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic LX100 II offers external dimensions of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") and a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Sony ZV-1 II has specifications of 106mm x 60mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.9") having a weight of 292 grams (0.64 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the LX100 II against the ZV-1 II.

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

Generally, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the LX100 II and ZV-1 II.

As you can see, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The LX100 II with its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Sony ZV-1 II will result in extra detail using its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older LX100 II will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.