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SENSOR Sensor photo detectors: 17 megapixels
IMAGE ISO: Auto, 200-25600 (expands to 100-25600)
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Flash range: 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100)
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Continuous drive: 11.0 fps
VIDEOGRAPHY FEATURES Resolutions: 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480
OPTICS & FOCUS Number of focus points: 49
PHYSICAL Weight (inc. batteries): 393 g (0.87 lb / 13.86 oz)
PHYSICAL Battery Life (CIPA): 300
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SENSOR Max resolution: 4160 x 3120
SENSOR Sensor size: 1.5″ (18.7 x 14 mm)
IMAGE White balance presets: 8
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Subject / scene modes: Yes
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Built-in flash: Yes
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Articulated LCD: Tilting
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen dots: 1,040,000
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Touch screen: Yes (Capacitive)
OPTICS & FOCUS Optical zoom: 5×
CONNECTIVITY Remote control: Yes
Summary
The PowerShot G1 X Mark II maximum resolution of 4160 x 3120 pixels (13 megapixels) is better in comparison with the Lumix DMC-LX100 highest resolution of 4112 x 3088 pixels (13 megapixels). The PowerShot G1 X Mark II is produced with bigger sensor compared to the Lumix DMC-LX100: 1.5″ (18.7 x 14 mm) versus Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm). This is very significant difference between these cameras as large sensor allows you to make pictures of the higher quality. The Lumix DMC-LX100 offers a wider ISO range of 200-25600 in compare with 100-12800 ISO range of the PowerShot G1 X Mark II. Such ISO range let the photographer to make better pictures in more difficult conditions. The PowerShot G1 X Mark II provides more presets of white balance - 8. It gives you more control over colour. The PowerShot G1 X Mark II has more powerful 5x optical zoom. The Lumix DMC-LX100 has more focus points in compare with the PowerShot G1 X Mark II: 49 vs 31. More focus points means more convenience while attempting to focus on objects which are not centred.
The PowerShot G1 X Mark II has tilting LCD which will let you to take pictures from any interesting perspective. The PowerShot G1 X Mark II display is better as it offers more screen dots 1,040,000 in comparison to 921,000 dots of the Lumix DMC-LX100 display. The higher dot count display is better for reviewing pictures on your camera. The PowerShot G1 X Mark II has a touch screen.
The PowerShot G1 X Mark II has built-in flash. The Lumix DMC-LX100 battery life is better in compare to the PowerShot G1 X Mark II battery life. According to CIPA standards the camera owner will be able to capture 300 shots with the Lumix DMC-LX100 and only 240 with the PowerShot G1 X Mark II. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 weighs 393g that is 160g less in comparison with the weight of the PowerShot G1 X Mark II.
Considering the above differences the PowerShot G1 X Mark II is the best choice. Check the list of the best offers on Amazon