Sony RX100 VA with Panasonic LX100 II Comparison

Sony RX100 VA and Panasonic LX100 II Main Features

  • July, 2018
  • August, 2018
  • 20 MP 1 BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • 17 MP Four Thirds CMOS Sensor
  • 24-70 mm (2.9x) F1.8-2.8 Zoom Lens
  • 24-75 mm (3.1x) F1.7-2.8 Zoom Lens
  • 125 - 12800 ISO
  • 200 - 25600 ISO
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • Electronic Viewfinder
  • Electronic Viewfinder
  • 2359k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 2760k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 24.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 11.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 4K 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • 4K 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • 102 x 58 x 41 mm, 299g.
  • 115 x 66 x 64 mm, 392g.
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Sony RX100 VA Scores


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

Panasonic LX100 II Scores


Imaging score
52
Features score
74
Value for money score
80
Portability score
88
Overall score
67

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


Let's compare Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) with Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II. These models are included in the Large Sensor Compact cameras. Both of these models were released in 2018. This means that differences will go a long way. Let's take a closer look.
The sensor resolution of Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) is greater than that of Lumix DC-LX100 II. However, the difference of 3 MP is not very significant. 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 second camera (Lumix DC-LX100 II), 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 II, the maximum ISO is greater by 12800. Both cameras have Optical image stabilization. Both cameras feature a 3-inch tilting screen.
Both cameras have a electronic viewfinder. Viewfinder Lumix DC-LX100 II has a higher resolution of 2760k 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. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) has 11.0 fps continuous shooting. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) has 11.0 fps continuous shooting.

General Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) Lumix DC-LX100 II
Brand Sony Panasonic
Model Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) Lumix DC-LX100 II
Announced July, 2018 August, 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 5 3
Screen
Screen Size 3" 3"
Screen Type Tilting Fixed
Screen Resolution 1229k pixels 1240k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution 2359
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.0 0.7
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 315 49
Number of Cross Focus Points 0 0
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/30 sec 1/1800 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/2000 sec 1/4000 sec
Continuous Shooting 24.0 fps 11.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 10.20 7.00
Flash Modes Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off no built-in flash
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ± EV ±5 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size 1 Four Thirds
Sensor Type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor Dimensions mm 17.3 x 13 mm
Sensor Area 0.0 mm² 224.9 mm²
Sensor Resolution 20 MP 17 MP
Max Image Resolution 5472 x 3648 4736 x 3552
Max Native ISO 12800 25600
Min Native ISO 125 200
Max Boosted ISO 25600 0
Min Boosted ISO 80 100
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 3840 x 2160 3840 x 2160
Video Formats MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
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 NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger DMW-BLE9 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
Battery
Battery Life 220 shots 340 shots
Battery Type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Model NP-BX1
Physical
Weight 299 g 392 g
Physical Dimensions 102 x 58 x 41 mm 115 x 66 x 64 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Storage Slots 1 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

Interesting Large Sensor Compact

Sigma DP1 Merrill
Sigma DP1 Merrill

15MP | APS-C CMOS (Foveon X3) | fixed lens mount

Leica X-U
Leica X-U

16MP | APS-C CMOS | fixed lens mount

Leica Q-P
Leica Q-P

24MP | Full frame CMOS | fixed lens mount

Leica Q2
Leica Q2

47MP | Full frame CMOS | fixed lens mount

Leica C-Lux
Leica C-Lux

20MP | 1 CMOS | fixed lens mount

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R

24MP | Full frame CMOS | fixed lens mount

Zeiss ZX1
Zeiss ZX1

37MP | Full frame CMOS | fixed lens mount

Sigma DP2
Sigma DP2

5MP | APS-C CMOS (Foveon X3) | fixed lens mount

Sigma DP3 Merrill
Sigma DP3 Merrill

15MP | APS-C CMOS (Foveon X3) | fixed lens mount

Sigma DP1s
Sigma DP1s

5MP | APS-C CMOS (Foveon X3) | fixed lens mount