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Panasonic LX100 vs Sony RX100

Portability
83 Imaging
51 Features
73 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 front
Portability
91 Imaging
50 Features
68 Overall
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Panasonic LX100 vs Sony RX100 Key Specs

Panasonic LX100
(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
  • Introduced September 2014
  • Renewed by Panasonic LX100 II
Sony RX100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 240g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Released August 2012
  • Replacement is Sony RX100 II
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Panasonic LX100 vs Sony RX100 Overview

Following is a extended review of the Panasonic LX100 vs Sony RX100, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the LX100 (13MP) and RX100 (20MP) and the LX100 (Four Thirds) and RX100 (1") use totally different sensor size.

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The LX100 was launched 2 years after the RX100 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the LX100 matches up vs the RX100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 over the Sony RX100

		

		

			
 LX100 RX100 
ReleasedSeptember 2014August 2012More modern by 25 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 over the Panasonic LX100

		

		

			
 RX100 LX100 
Screen resolution1229k921kSharper screen (+308k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic LX100 and Sony RX100

		

		

			
 LX100 RX100 
Manual focus  Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen  Missing Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic LX100 vs Sony RX100 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LX100 offers external 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 RX100 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).
See the Panasonic LX100 vs Sony RX100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the LX100 compared to the RX100.
Panasonic LX100 vs Sony RX100 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the LX100 and RX100 is 83 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic LX100 vs Sony RX100 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic LX100 vs Sony RX100 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing specifications. The image underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the LX100 and RX100.
Plainly, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The LX100 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Sony RX100 will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 7MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger LX100 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
	
			Panasonic LX100 vs Sony RX100 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic LX100 vs Sony RX100 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic LX100 vs Sony RX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic LX100 Portrait photography information
Sony RX100 Portrait photography information
70
 manual focus
 resolution is good (13MP)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 comes with face detect focus
 saves RAW files
64
 focusing manually
 high flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
 sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
 good sensor size (1")
 provides face detect autofocus
 delivers RAW files
 cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison
 Panasonic LX100 as a Street photography camera
 Sony RX100 as a Street photography camera
76
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 saves RAW files
 includes touch focus
 very good ISO range (25,600)
 screen does not articulate
79
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good sensor size (1")
 delivers RAW files
 lighter than competition in class (240g)
 good ISO range (25,600)
 screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic LX100 Sports photography details
Sony RX100 Sports photography details
67
 quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (13MP)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 comes with tracking focus
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
65
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
 good sensor size (1")
 provides tracking focus
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Panasonic LX100
Travel photography with Sony RX100
75
 includes touch focus
 resolution is good (13 megapixels)
 fairly wide (24mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f1.7)
 display isn't selfie friendly
79
 lighter than competition in class (240g)
 sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
 built-in flash
 rather wide (28mm)
 good max aperture (f1.8)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic LX100 Landscape photography details
Sony RX100 Landscape photography details
73
 manual focus
 fairly wide (24mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f1.7)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (13 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 very good ISO range (25,600)
 saves RAW files
 cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
74
 focusing manually
 rather wide (28mm)
 good max aperture (f1.8)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
 good sensor size (1")
 good ISO range (25,600)
 delivers RAW files
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Panasonic LX100
Vlogging with Sony RX100
35
 fairly wide (24mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f1.7)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detect focus
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 doesn't have microphone port
38
 rather wide (28mm)
 good max aperture (f1.8)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect autofocus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition in class (240 grams)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 missing microphone jack
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Panasonic LX100 vs Sony RX100 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX100 and Sony RX100
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-09-15 2012-08-28
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4112 x 3088 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW format    
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points 49 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-75mm (3.1x) 28-100mm (3.6x)
Max aperture f/1.7-2.8 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 921k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen tech - WhiteMagic TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,764k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100) -
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Fastest flash sync - 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
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 None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 393g (0.87 lbs) 240g (0.53 lbs)
Dimensions 115 x 66 x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 67 66
DXO Color Depth score 22.3 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score 12.5 12.4
DXO Low light score 553 390
Other
Battery life 300 shots 330 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature   With downloadable app
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at release $800 $448