Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII vs Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II

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      Specifications

      General Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II
      BrandSonyPanasonic
      ModelCyber-shot DSC-RX100 VIILumix DC-LX100 II
      Predecessor ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100
      MSRP$1200/£1200/€1300$999
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeAdvanced CompactAdvanced Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II
      Sensor TypeStacked CMOSCMOS
      Sensor Size1-inchMicro Four Thirds
      Sensor Dimensions13.2 x 8.8 mm17.3 x 13 mm
      Total Pixels21.77 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels20.1 Megapixel17 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range125 - 12,800200 - 25,600
      Boosted ISO Range64 - 12,800100 - 25,600
      Photo Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II
      ProcessorBionz XVenus Engine
      Max Image Resolution5472 x 36484736 x 3552
      Other Resolutions4928 x 3288 (3:2), 5152 x 2904 (16:9), 3552 x 3552 (1:1)
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsExtra fine, fine, standardFine, standard
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Day White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Incandescent, Shade, UnderwaterPresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Incandescent, Shade, White Set 1, White Set 2, White Set 3, White Set 4
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points35749
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II
      Crop Factor2x
      Focal Length9 - 72 mm10.9 - 35 mm
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range24 - 200 mm24 - 75 mm
      Optical Zoom8.3x3.1x
      Maximum Aperturef/2.8 - 4.5f/1.7 - 2.8
      Min Normal Focus Distance8 cm50 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance8 cm3 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Image Stabilization Compensation4 stops
      Screen Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II
      Screen TypeTiltingFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution921k dot1,240k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II
      ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.59x1.39x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.59x0.7x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,360k dot2,760k dot
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +3-4 to +3
      Shutter Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec1800 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/32000 sec1/16000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting90.0 fps11.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 20 fps at 20.1 MP
      Up to 90 fps at 20.1 MP      		Up to 11 fps
      Flash Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      Flash On
      Off
      Rear Sync
      Slow Sync      		Auto
      Auto/Red-Eye Reduction
      Forced On
      Forced On/Red-Eye Reduction
      Slow Sync
      Slow Sync/Red-Eye Reduction
      Flash Range5.90 m at Auto ISO
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/2000 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionShoe Mount
      Exposure Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Average
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Exposure Compensation±5 (at 1/3 EV increments)±3 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 (3, 5 frames at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV increments) ±3 (3, 5, 7 frames at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      DXO Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II
      DxO Low Light ISO418
      DxO Color Depth21.8
      DxO Dynamic Range12.4
      DxO Overall Score63
      Video Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II
      Internal Recording ModesMP4/XAVC S
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97 fps [60 to 100 Mb/s]
      1920 x 1080p at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100 fps [16 to 100 Mb/s]
      AVCHD/MP4
      1920 x 1080i at 50/59.94 fps [17 to 24 Mb/s]      		AVCHD/MP4
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/29.97 fps
      1920 x 1080p at 23.98/29.97/59.94 fps
      1280 x 720 at 29.97 fps
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC SMPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21603840 x 2160
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo InputNo
      Power I/O1 x Micro-USB Input1 x Micro-USB Input
      Other I/O1 x Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Data Output (Shared with Power Input)1 x Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Data Output (Shared with Power Input)
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Mobile App Compatible
      Environmental Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Physical Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II
      Dimensions102 x 58 x 43 mm (4.02 x 2.28 x 1.69")115 x 66 x 64 mm (4.53 x 2.6 x 2.52")
      Weight (inc. batteries)302 g (0.67 lb / 10.65 oz)392 g (0.86 lb / 13.83 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6 x 4.6 x 2.85"6.45 x 6.1 x 4.65"
      Package Weight1.05 lb1.71 lb
      Power and Storage Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II
      Battery PackNP-BX1DMW-BLE9
      Battery Life260 shots340 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage0
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro DuoSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
      Other Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II
      Self Timer
      Orientation Sensor
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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