Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony A1

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Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony A1

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4/3 224.9mm²
17.0 megapixels
24.00mm - 75.00mm (35mm eq.)

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35mm 861.6mm²
50.1 megapixels
ISO 100 - 32,000

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Differences

Panasonic LX100 II advantages over Sony A1

Less expensive
$798 vs $4998
Save money for lenses or accessories
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Higher max flash sync
1/4000 vs 1/400 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Lighter weight
392g vs 737g
Lighter weight
Longer exposure
60 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots

Sony A1 advantages over Panasonic LX100 II

Larger sensor
35mm vs 4/3
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 4.16 vs 3.36 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Longer video battery life
150 vs 35 minutes
Capture more video
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

530 vs 300 shots
Capture more photos
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Newer
4 years vs 6 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
More viewfinder magnification
0.90x vs 0.70x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
More pixels
50.1 vs 17.0 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Faster JPEG shooting
30.0 fps vs 11.3 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
165 vs 109 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
20.0 fps vs 11.2 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
155 vs 34 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/32000 vs 1/16000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
102400 vs 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Shoot 4K video
Both provide
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Both provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Internal flash
Neither provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter

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Review Excerpt

Compact coat-pocket friendly body with plenty of dedicated controls; Great electronic viewfinder; Impressive image quality for its class; Generous performance; Decent battery life.
Too big for a pants pocket; No articulation for LCD; Relatively short zoom range compared to some rivals; Can't use full sensor area at any aspect ratio; Not the best choice for video.
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The Competition

Compared to Panasonic LX100

Panasonic LX100 II

Panasonic LX100

$898
4/3

Touchscreen
Built-in Bluetooth

$598
4/3

Less expensive
Fast startup

Compare Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic LX100

Sony A1

Panasonic LX100

$5498
35mm

Larger sensor
Touchscreen

$598
4/3

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Sony A1 vs Panasonic LX100

Compared to Leica D-LUX (Typ 109)

Panasonic LX100 II

Leica D-LUX (Typ 109)

$898
4/3

Touchscreen
Built-in Bluetooth

$875
4/3

Bigger pixels
Has anti-aliasing filter

Compare Panasonic LX100 II vs Leica D-LUX (Typ 109)

Sony A1

Leica D-LUX (Typ 109)

$5498
35mm

Larger sensor
Touchscreen

$875
4/3

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Sony A1 vs Leica D-LUX (Typ 109)

Compared to Canon G5X

Panasonic LX100 II

Canon G5X

$898
4/3

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$700
1 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
Fast startup

Compare Panasonic LX100 II vs Canon G5X

Sony A1

Canon G5X

$5498
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$700
1 inch

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Sony A1 vs Canon G5X

Compared to Sony A7R IV

Panasonic LX100 II

Sony A7R IV

$898
4/3

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$3120
35mm

Larger sensor
Tiltable Screen

Compare Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony A7R IV

Sony A1

Sony A7R IV

$5498
35mm

Slower slow-motion
Longer video battery life

$3120
35mm

Less expensive
High resolution composite

Compare Sony A1 vs Sony A7R IV

Compared to Canon R5

Panasonic LX100 II

Canon R5

$898
4/3

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$3349
35mm

Larger sensor
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Panasonic LX100 II vs Canon R5

Sony A1

Canon R5

$5498
35mm

Slower slow-motion
NFC

$3349
35mm

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Sony A1 vs Canon R5

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