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Panasonic LX100 vs Sony A58

Portability
83
Imaging
51
Features
73
Overall
59
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 front
 
Sony SLT-A58 front
Portability
68
Imaging
63
Features
72
Overall
66

Panasonic LX100 vs Sony A58 Key Specs

Panasonic LX100
(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
  • New Model is Panasonic LX100 II
Sony A58
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Push to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 492g - 129 x 95 x 78mm
  • Released November 2013
  • Previous Model is Sony A57
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Panasonic LX100 vs Sony A58 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Panasonic LX100 and Sony A58, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the LX100 (13MP) and A58 (20MP) and the LX100 (Four Thirds) and A58 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The LX100 was launched 10 months after the A58 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic LX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the LX100 matches up against the A58 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 over the Sony A58

 LX100 A58 
ReleasedSeptember 2014November 2013Newer by 10 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A58 over the Panasonic LX100

 A58 LX100 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Panasonic LX100 and Sony A58

 LX100 A58 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Panasonic LX100 vs Sony A58 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic LX100 features physical dimensions of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") and a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs) and the Sony A58 has sizing of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic LX100 and Sony A58 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the LX100 vs the A58.

Panasonic LX100 vs Sony A58 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the LX100 and A58 is 83 and 68 respectively.

Panasonic LX100 vs Sony A58 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LX100 vs Sony A58 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The image below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the LX100 and A58.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The LX100 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony A58 will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher LX100 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic LX100 vs Sony A58 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX100 vs Sony A58 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX100 vs Sony A58 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LX100 Portrait photography advice
Sony A58 Portrait photography advice
70
manual focus
megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
77
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LX100 Street photography highlights
Sony A58 Street photography highlights
76
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
features touch focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
78
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LX100 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A58 as a Sports photography camera
67
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (13MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
doesn't have phase detect AF
81
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery life (690 shots)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LX100 Travel photography details
Sony A58 Travel photography details
75
features touch focus
megapixel count decent (13MP)
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
63
better than average battery life (690 per charge)
good megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LX100 Landscape photography factors
Sony A58 Landscape photography factors
73
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.7)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
70
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (690 per charge)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LX100 Vlogging highlights
Sony A58 Vlogging highlights
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.7)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes mic jack
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Panasonic LX100 vs Sony A58 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX100 and Sony A58
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100Sony SLT-A58
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 Sony SLT-A58
Type Large Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2014-09-15 2013-11-27
Body design Large Sensor Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 23.2 x 15.4mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4112 x 3088 5456 x 3632
Max native ISO 25600 16000
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 49 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 24-75mm (3.1x) -
Largest aperture f/1.7-2.8 -
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Available lenses - 143
Crop factor 2.1 1.6
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 921k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,764k dot 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.65x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter speed 11.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100) 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 393 grams (0.87 lb) 492 grams (1.08 lb)
Dimensions 115 x 66 x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") 129 x 95 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 67 74
DXO Color Depth rating 22.3 23.3
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.5 12.5
DXO Low light rating 553 753
Other
Battery life 300 shots 690 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $800 $645