Panasonic LX100 vs Sony A68

The following is a comprehensive review of the Panasonic LX100 versus Sony A68, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the LX100 (13MP) and A68 (24MP) and the LX100 (Four Thirds) and A68 (APS-C) boast different sensor measurements.

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The LX100 was announced 13 months earlier than the A68 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic LX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the LX100 scores versus the A68 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 & Sony SLT-A68. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic LX100 Gallery & Sony A68 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LX100 provides external dimensions of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") with a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs) whilst the Sony A68 has dimensions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic LX100 versus Sony A68 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the LX100 vs the A68.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the LX100 and A68 is 83 and 64 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specs. The pic underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the LX100 and A68.

All in all, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The LX100 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony A68 will render greater detail with its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged LX100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.