Panasonic LX100 vs Panasonic SZ1

Below is a thorough review of the Panasonic LX100 versus Panasonic SZ1, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both built by Panasonic. The resolution of the LX100 (13MP) and the SZ1 (16MP) is very close but the LX100 (Four Thirds) and SZ1 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The LX100 was announced 2 years later than the SZ1 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic LX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic SZ1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the LX100 scores against the SZ1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic LX100 Gallery & Panasonic SZ1 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LX100 offers exterior measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") with a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ1 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the LX100 and the SZ1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LX100 and SZ1 is 83 and 95 respectively.

Typically, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching a spec sheet. The visual here might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the LX100 and SZ1.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The LX100 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic SZ1 will result in extra detail with its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern LX100 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.