Panasonic LX100 vs Sony TX100V

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic LX100 vs Sony TX100V, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the LX100 (13MP) and the TX100V (16MP) is relatively close but the LX100 (Four Thirds) and TX100V (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The LX100 was unveiled 3 years after the TX100V which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic LX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the LX100 grades against the TX100V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic LX100 Gallery and Sony TX100V Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you should take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic LX100 features exterior dimensions of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") along with a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs) and the Sony TX100V has specifications of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

See the Panasonic LX100 vs Sony TX100V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the LX100 vs the TX100V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LX100 and TX100V is 83 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching specifications. The image underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the LX100 and TX100V.

To sum up, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The LX100 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony TX100V will render greater detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger LX100 should have a benefit in sensor technology.