Panasonic LX100 vs Sony RX100 VII

Below, we will be matching up the Panasonic LX100 vs Sony RX100 VII, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the LX100 (13MP) and RX100 VII (20MP) and the LX100 (Four Thirds) and RX100 VII (1") possess different sensor sizing.

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The LX100 was launched 5 years earlier than the RX100 VII and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the LX100 matches up vs the RX100 VII in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic LX100 Gallery & Sony RX100 VII Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LX100 provides external measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") having a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VII has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the LX100 against the RX100 VII.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the LX100 and RX100 VII is 83 and 88 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading technical specs. The graphic here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the LX100 and RX100 VII.

As you can tell, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The LX100 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony RX100 VII will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively. The older LX100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.