Panasonic LX100 vs Sony HX200V
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![Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LX100/Panasonic-LX100-front.jpg)
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Panasonic LX100 vs Sony HX200V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 13MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
- 393g - 115 x 66 x 55mm
- Announced September 2014
- Successor is Panasonic LX100 II
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
- Announced May 2012
- Replaced the Sony HX100V
- Renewed by Sony HX300
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Panasonic LX100 vs Sony HX200V Overview
Here, we are matching up the Panasonic LX100 versus Sony HX200V, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the LX100 (13MP) and HX200V (18MP) and the LX100 (Four Thirds) and HX200V (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.
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The LX100 was brought out 2 years after the HX200V which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic LX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the LX100 matches up versus the HX200V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Panasonic LX100 vs Sony HX200V Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic LX100 Gallery and Sony HX200V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 over the Sony HX200V
LX100 | HX200V | |||
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Announced | September 2014 | ![]() | May 2012 | More modern by 29 months |
Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Panasonic LX100
HX200V | LX100 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 921k | Crisper display (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic LX100 and Sony HX200V
LX100 | HX200V | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | No Touch display |
Panasonic LX100 vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic LX100 features physical measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs) whilst the Sony HX200V has specifications of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).
See the Panasonic LX100 versus Sony HX200V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the LX100 vs the HX200V.
![Panasonic LX100 vs Sony HX200V size comparison Panasonic LX100 vs Sony HX200V size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LX100-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX200V-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LX100 and HX200V is 83 and 66 respectively.
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Panasonic LX100 vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking technical specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the LX100 and HX200V.
As you can tell, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The LX100 due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony HX200V will give you extra detail having its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more modern LX100 will have an edge in sensor innovation.
![Panasonic LX100 vs Sony HX200V sensor size comparison Panasonic LX100 vs Sony HX200V sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LX100-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX200V-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic LX100 vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic LX100 vs Sony HX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic LX100 vs Sony HX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LX100-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX200V-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic LX100 vs Sony HX200V Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V |
Class | Large Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2014-09-15 | 2012-05-11 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 13 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4112 x 3088 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Min boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-75mm (3.1x) | 27-810mm (30.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/1.7-2.8 | f/2.8-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 921k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,764k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 11.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100) | 12.40 m |
Flash settings | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
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, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 393g (0.87 pounds) | 583g (1.29 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 115 x 66 x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") | 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 67 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.3 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 553 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 pictures | 450 pictures |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $800 | $480 |