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SENSOR Sensor size: Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm)
IMAGE ISO: Auto, 200-25600 (expands to 100-25600)
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Minimum shutter speed: 60 sec
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Maximum shutter speed: 1/4000 sec
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES External flash: Yes (via hot shoe)
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Continuous drive: 11.0 fps
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Viewfinder resolution: 2,764,000
VIDEOGRAPHY FEATURES Resolutions: 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480
OPTICS & FOCUS Optical zoom: 3.1×
OPTICS & FOCUS Number of focus points: 49
OTHER FEATURES Timelapse recording: Yes
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SENSOR Effective pixels: 20 megapixels
SENSOR Max resolution: 5472 x 3648
SENSOR Sensor photo detectors: 21 megapixels
IMAGE White balance presets: 9
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Subject / scene modes: Yes
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Built-in flash: Yes
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Articulated LCD: Tilting
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen dots: 1,228,800
OPTICS & FOCUS Digital zoom: Yes (5.8x)
PHYSICAL Weight (inc. batteries): 290 g (0.64 lb / 10.23 oz)
PHYSICAL Battery Life (CIPA): 320
CONNECTIVITY Remote control: Yes (with RM-VPR1 wired remote)
Summary
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III maximum resolution of 5472 x 3648 pixels (20 megapixels) is better in comparison with the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 highest resolution of 4112 x 3088 pixels (13 megapixels). The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 has larger sensor compared to the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III: Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) versus 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm). It is very significant difference between these models as big sensor lets the camera owner to capture pictures of the more professional quality. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 offers a wider ISO range of 200-25600 in compare with 125-12800 ISO range of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III. This ISO numbers allow you to capture better pictures in more difficult situations. The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III provides more number of white balance presets - 9. This specification gives the camera owner more control over colour. The Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III has better 5.8x digital zoom. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 provides better 3x optical zoom. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 offers more number of focus points in compare with the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III: 49 vs 25. More number of focus points means less risk of losing focus lock while tracking a moving subject.
The Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III has tilting display which will allow the camera owner to make images from any odd perspective. The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III display is better as it has more number of screen dots 1,228,800 in compare to 921,000 dots of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 screen. The higher dot count display is better for reviewing images on your camera. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 provides better slowest (60 seconds) and highest (1/4000 second) shutter speeds.
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III has built-in flash. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 supports external flash. It provides superior control over the exposure and lighting of the object in low light and in bright light situations where the photographer needs to fill-flash. The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III battery life is better than the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 battery life. According to CIPA standards the photographer will be able to take 320 shots with the Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III and only 300 with the Lumix DMC-LX100. The Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III weighs 290g that is 103g lighter in comparison with the weight of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100.
Taking into account the above-mentioned differences the Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III becomes the best buy. Get the list of the best offers on Amazon