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Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony ZV-1F

Portability
81
Imaging
57
Features
75
Overall
64
Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II front
 
Sony ZV-1F front
Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
70
Overall
62

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony ZV-1F Key Specs

Panasonic LX100 II
(Full Review)
  • 17MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
  • 392g - 115 x 66 x 64mm
  • Released August 2018
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic LX100
Sony ZV-1F
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 20mm (F2) lens
  • 256g - 106 x 60 x 46mm
  • Revealed October 2022
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Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony ZV-1F Overview

Following is a in depth assessment of the Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony ZV-1F, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the LX100 II (17MP) and the ZV-1F (20MP) is very similar but the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and ZV-1F (1") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The LX100 II was launched 5 years earlier than the ZV-1F which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the LX100 II matches up versus the ZV-1F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

 LX100 II ZV-1F 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display resolution1240k922kSharper display (+318k dot)

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

 ZV-1F LX100 II 
RevealedOctober 2022August 2018More modern by 50 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

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

 LX100 II ZV-1F 
Display size3"3.00"Same display dimensions
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony ZV-1F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic LX100 II features outer 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-1F has sizing of 106mm x 60mm x 46mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.8") along with a weight of 256 grams (0.56 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony ZV-1F in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the LX100 II against the ZV-1F.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony ZV-1F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LX100 II and ZV-1F is 81 and 89 respectively.

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

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony ZV-1F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over specifications. The image below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the LX100 II and ZV-1F.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The LX100 II due to its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Sony ZV-1F will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged LX100 II is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony ZV-1F sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony ZV-1F Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Portrait photography info
Sony ZV-1F Portrait photography info
74
has manual focus
MP count decent (17MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features face detect focus
supports RAW files
58
megapixel count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Street photography features
Sony ZV-1F Street photography features
77
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
provides focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
74
screen can move to multiple angles
good sensor size (1")
features touch focus
lighter than others (256 grams)
no image stabilization
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Sports photography info
Sony ZV-1F Sports photography info
71
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (17 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
better than average battery pack (340 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
61
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
fast continuous shooting (16.0 fps)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
offers tracking focus
better than average battery pack (360 per charge)
focal length is fixed (20mm)
no image stabilization
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Travel photography advice
Sony ZV-1F Travel photography advice
78
better than average battery pack (340 CIPA)
has bluetooth
provides focus via touch
MP count decent (17 megapixels)
pretty wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
87
better than average battery pack (360 per charge)
lighter than others (256 grams)
connects via bluetooth
features touch focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
very good max aperture (f2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Landscape photography information
Sony ZV-1F Landscape photography information
76
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (17MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (340 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
56
very good max aperture (f2)
screen is a decent size (3.00 inch)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
better than average battery pack (360 shots)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (20mm)
no image stabilization
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Vlogging factors
Sony ZV-1F Vlogging factors
36
pretty wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no microphone support
82
very good max aperture (f2)
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with microphone port
lighter than others (256 grams)
no image stabilization
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Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony ZV-1F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX100 II and Sony ZV-1F
 Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 IISony ZV-1F
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II Sony ZV-1F
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2018-08-22 2022-10-13
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine -
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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4736 x 3552 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 200 125
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO 100 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 49 425
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-75mm (3.1x) 20mm (1x)
Max aperture f/1.7-2.8 f/2
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 2.1 2.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inches 3.00 inches
Screen resolution 1,240k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,760k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Min shutter speed 1800s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000s 1/32000s
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames/s 16.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB DMW-BLE9 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 3.0 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 392 gr (0.86 pounds) 256 gr (0.56 pounds)
Physical dimensions 115 x 66 x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") 106 x 60 x 46mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 340 shots 360 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $998 $499