Panasonic LX100 vs Sony RX100 II
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Panasonic LX100 vs Sony RX100 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 13MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Refreshed by Panasonic LX100 II
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 281g - 102 x 58 x 38mm
- Introduced June 2013
- Superseded the Sony RX100
- Newer Model is Sony RX100 III
Panasonic LX100 vs Sony RX100 II Overview
In this write-up, we are contrasting the Panasonic LX100 and Sony RX100 II, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the LX100 (13MP) and RX100 II (20MP) and the LX100 (Four Thirds) and RX100 II (1") use totally different sensor sizes.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe LX100 was introduced 15 months after the RX100 II making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).
Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the LX100 grades versus the RX100 II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic LX100 vs Sony RX100 II Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic LX100 Gallery & Sony RX100 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 over the Sony RX100 II
LX100 | RX100 II | |||
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Introduced | September 2014 | June 2013 | More modern by 15 months |
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 II over the Panasonic LX100
RX100 II | LX100 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 921k | Crisper display (+308k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic LX100 and Sony RX100 II
LX100 | RX100 II | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focus | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Panasonic LX100 vs Sony RX100 II Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic LX100 provides 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 II has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic LX100 and Sony RX100 II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the LX100 against the RX100 II.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the LX100 and RX100 II is 83 and 89 respectively.
Panasonic LX100 vs Sony RX100 II Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading a spec sheet. The picture underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the LX100 and RX100 II.
Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The LX100 with its larger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Sony RX100 II will deliver more detail using its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher LX100 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
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Panasonic LX100 vs Sony RX100 II Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II |
Class | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2014-09-15 | 2013-06-27 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 13 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4112 x 3088 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 160 |
RAW data | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 100 | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-75mm (3.1x) | 28-100mm (3.6x) |
Largest aperture | f/1.7-2.8 | f/1.8-4.9 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 921 thousand dot | 1,229 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | - | Xtra Fine WhiteMagic TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic (optional) |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,764 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 11.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100) | 15.00 m (ISO Auto (W)) |
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 |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/2000s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 393 grams (0.87 pounds) | 281 grams (0.62 pounds) |
Dimensions | 115 x 66 x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") | 102 x 58 x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 67 | 67 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.3 | 22.5 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.5 | 12.4 |
DXO Low light rating | 553 | 483 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 photographs | 350 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec. / Self-portrait One-person/ Self-portrait Two-person/ Self timer Continuous (3 or 5 shots)) |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $800 | $598 |