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SENSOR Sensor size: Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm)
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Minimum shutter speed: 60 sec
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Maximum shutter speed: 1/4000 sec
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
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 (Pop-up)
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Flash range: 15.00 m (ISO Auto (W))
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Articulated LCD: Tilting
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen dots: 1,229,000
OPTICS & FOCUS Optical zoom: 3.6×
OPTICS & FOCUS Digital zoom: Yes (14x)
PHYSICAL Weight (inc. batteries): 281 g (0.62 lb / 9.91 oz)
PHYSICAL Battery Life (CIPA): 350
CONNECTIVITY Remote control: Yes (Yes via NFC)
Summary
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II highest resolution of 5472 x 3648 pixels (20 megapixels) is better in comparison with the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 maximum resolution of 4112 x 3088 pixels (13 megapixels). The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 has bigger sensor compared to the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II: Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) versus 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm). This is very significant advantage of this camera as large sensor allows the photographer to produce pictures of the more professional quality. The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II offers more presets of white balance - 9. This option gives the photographer more control over colour. The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II provides better 14x digital and 3x optical zooms. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 has more focus points than the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II: 49 vs 25. More number of focus points means more convenience while attempting to focus on subjects that are not centred.
The Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II has tilting LCD that will allow the photographer to make images from any interesting angle. The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II screen is better as it has more screen dots 1,229,000 in compare to 921,000 dots of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 display. The higher dot count screen is better for reviewing images on your camera. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 provides better minimum (60 seconds) and maximum (1/4000 second) shutter speeds.
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II is equipped with built-in flash. The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II battery life is better in compare to the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 battery life. According to CIPA standards the photographer will be able to take 350 photos with the Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II and only 300 with the Lumix DMC-LX100. The Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II weighs 281g that is 112g less in comparison with the weight of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100.
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II has 14 advantages and the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 only 7 so the Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II will become the best buy. Get the lowest price on Amazon