Panasonic LX100 with Sony RX100 VA Comparison

Panasonic LX100 and Sony RX100 VA Main Features

  • September, 2014
  • July, 2018
  • 13 MP Four Thirds CMOS Sensor
  • 20 MP 1 BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • 24-75 mm (3.1x) F1.7-2.8 Zoom Lens
  • 24-70 mm (2.9x) F1.8-2.8 Zoom Lens
  • 200 - 25600 ISO
  • 125 - 12800 ISO
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • Electronic Viewfinder
  • Electronic Viewfinder
  • 2764k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 2359k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 11.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 24.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 4K 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • 4K 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • 115 x 66 x 55 mm, 393g.
  • 102 x 58 x 41 mm, 299g.
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Panasonic LX100 Scores


Imaging score
50
Features score
73
Value for money score
81
Portability score
89
Overall score
67

Sony RX100 VA Scores


Imaging score
51
Features score
67
Value for money score
78
Portability score
93
Overall score
64

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) with Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 Overview


Let's compare Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 with Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). These models are included in the Large Sensor Compact cameras. Panasonic LX100 was released in 2014, and Sony RX100 VA in 2018. Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) is newer, which is a plus. Lumix DMC-LX100 4 years older.
The sensor resolution of Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) is greater than that of Lumix DMC-LX100. The difference of 7 MP is quite a lot. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
At the first camera (Lumix DMC-LX100), the minimum ISO value is lower, which gives more opportunities for shooting in daylight. A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. At Panasonic LX100, the maximum ISO is greater by 12800. Both cameras have Optical image stabilization. Both cameras feature a 3-inch fixed screen.
Both cameras have a electronic viewfinder. Viewfinder Lumix DMC-LX100 has a higher resolution of 2764k dots, Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) has a resolution of 2359k dots. Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 has 24.0 fps continuous shooting. Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 has 24.0 fps continuous shooting.

General Lumix DMC-LX100 Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A)
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model Lumix DMC-LX100 Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A)
Announced September, 2014 July, 2018
Body Type Large sensor compact Large sensor compact
Lens
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier
Number of Lenses 0 0
Macro Focus Range 3 5
Screen
Screen Size 3" 3"
Screen Type Fixed Tilting
Screen Resolution 921k pixels 1229k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution 2764
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.7 0.0
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 49 315
Number of Cross Focus Points 0 0
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/60 sec 1/30 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec 1/2000 sec
Continuous Shooting 11.0 fps 24.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 7.00 10.20
Flash Modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±3 EV ± EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size Four Thirds 1
Sensor Type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor Dimensions 17.3 x 13 mm mm
Sensor Area 224.9 mm² 0.0 mm²
Sensor Resolution 13 MP 20 MP
Max Image Resolution 4112 x 3088 5472 x 3648
Max Native ISO 25600 12800
Min Native ISO 200 125
Max Boosted ISO 0 25600
Min Boosted ISO 100 80
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 3840 x 2160 3840 x 2160
Video Formats MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS None None
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
Battery
Battery Life 300 shots 220 shots
Battery Type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Model NP-BX1
Physical
Weight 393 g 299 g
Physical Dimensions 115 x 66 x 55 mm 102 x 58 x 41 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage Slots 1 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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