Panasonic LX100 vs Sony A850

Lets look a little more closely at the Panasonic LX100 versus Sony A850, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the LX100 (13MP) and A850 (25MP) and the LX100 (Four Thirds) and A850 (Full frame) have totally different sensor size.

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The LX100 was introduced 4 years later than the A850 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic LX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A850 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the LX100 grades versus the A850 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A850. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic LX100 Gallery & Sony A850 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LX100 offers exterior measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") along with a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs) whilst the Sony A850 has measurements of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") and a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic LX100 versus Sony A850 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the LX100 vs the A850.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the LX100 and A850 is 83 and 54 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading a spec sheet. The graphic here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the LX100 and A850.

As you can see, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The LX100 having a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Sony A850 will offer you more detail using its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern LX100 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.