Panasonic LX100 vs Sony RX1

Let's take a closer look at the Panasonic LX100 and Sony RX1, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the LX100 (13MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the LX100 (Four Thirds) and RX1 (Full frame) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The LX100 was revealed 20 months after the RX1 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the LX100 grades against the RX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic LX100 Gallery and Sony RX1 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic LX100 offers exterior 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) and the Sony RX1 has sizing of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic LX100 and Sony RX1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the LX100 and the RX1.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the LX100 and RX1 is 83 and 79 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading specs. The picture below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the LX100 and RX1.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The LX100 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony RX1 will deliver more detail because of its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more modern LX100 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.