Comparisons / Comparison of Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II and Sony Alpha ILCE-A3000

Comparison of Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II and Sony Alpha ILCE-A3000 [S]ave

Attribute
Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II ×
Sony Alpha ILCE-A3000 ×
General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DC-LX100 IISony Alpha ILCE-A3000
BrandPanasonicSony
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttps://www.sony.com/
Model numberLX100 IIA3000
Alternate model number(s)
  • lx100m2
  • ilce-3000
  • ilce-3500
Camera formatMid-SizedCompact System Camera
Release year (year)20182013
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)115128
Width (mm)6485
Height (mm)6691
Weight (g)392616
Waterproof--
PredecessorPanasonic LX100-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeLive MOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerPanasonicSony
Effective megapixels (MP)1720.1
Sensor format4/3APS-C
Sensor area (mm²)224.9357.28
Sensor width (mm)17.323.2
Sensor height (mm)1315.4
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)3.364.25
Focal Length Multiplier (x)-1.5
Aspect ratio4:33:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterNoneFixed
Self-cleaning+-
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score-78
Dxo color depth score (bit)-23.7
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)-12.8
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)-1,068
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1776 x 1776(3.2 mp 1:1)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2368 x 1776(4.2 mp 4:3)
  • 2496 x 1664(4.2 mp 3:2)
  • 2528 x 2528(6.4 mp 1:1)
  • 3360 x 2520(8.5 mp 4:3)
  • 3504 x 2336(8.2 mp 3:2)
  • 3552 x 3552(12.6 mp 1:1)
  • 3840 x 2160(8.3 mp 16:9)
  • 4736 x 3552(16.8 mp 4:3)
  • 4928 x 3288(16.2 mp 3:2)
  • 5152 x 2904(15.0 mp other)
  • 12416 x 1856(23.0 mp other)
  • 2160 x 3872(8.4 mp other)
  • 2160 x 5536(12.0 mp other)
  • 2736 x 1536(4.2 mp 16:9)
  • 2736 x 1824(5.0 mp 3:2)
  • 3872 x 2176(8.4 mp 16:9)
  • 3872 x 2576(10.0 mp 3:2)
  • 5456 x 3064(16.7 mp 16:9)
  • 5456 x 3632(19.8 mp 3:2)
  • 8192 x 1856(15.2 mp other)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw
  • raw + jpeg
  • jpeg
  • raw (12-bit arw 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)11.33.5
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
  • 1440x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)6030
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Digital 2ch) / MP4 (Audio format AAC 2ch)AVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio: Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC, stereo
Composite video out--
Hd video out+-
Hd video connectionHDMI-
Lens and Optics
Lens mount-Sony E
LensLEICA DC VARIO-SUMMILUXSony SEL1855 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS; 11 elements in 9 groups with 3 apherical elements
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)24.00 - 75.0027.00 - 83.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)9.00 - 34.0018.00 - 55.00
Zoom ratio (x)3.133.06
Aperture range (f)0.06 - 0.590.18 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5025
Filter thread (mm)-49
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection: 49-area, Custom Multi, 1-area (flexible / scalable), Pinpoint (Full area touch is available)Contrast-detect AF: Multi Point (25 points)/ Center-weighted/ Flexible Spot
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder type0.38-inch EVF (Live View Finder), 2764K-dots equivalent (field sequential), ~100% coverage, ~1.39x / 0.7x (35mm equivEVF: 0.5cm (0.2 type), 201,600 dot equivalent, 100% coverage, 0.7x magnification, -4 to +3.5 m^-1 diopter
Focus peaking++
Evf resolution (dots)921,600201,600
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.70.47
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)1.390.7
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)1,240,000230,400
Touchscreen+-
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1615
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)25,60016,000
Minimum iso (native)200100
Iso settingsAuto, Intelligent ISO, ISO 200 - 25600, extendable to 100; 1 or 1/3 EV stepsAuto (100-3200), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 16000
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • 000k in 100k steps)
  • 500-10
  • awb
  • awbc
  • cloudy
  • color temperature setting (2
  • daylight
  • flash
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set 1/2/3/4
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temp./ filter (2500-9900k with 15-step magenta/green compensation)
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • shade
Shutter speed range (s)1/16000 - 601/4000 - 30
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesIntelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, Spot1200-zone Evaluative Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesCreative Control: Expressive, Retro, Old Days, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, Monochrome, Dynamic Monochrome, Rough MonochromeScene Modes: Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night View, Hand-held Twilight, Anti Motion Blur
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 3
  • 10
  • 2
  • 3
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash-+
Flash modes
  • 1st. curtain sync
  • 2nd curtain sync.
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • forced on/red-eye reduction
  • slow sync.
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
  • auto flash
  • fill-flash
  • flash off
  • rear sync. red-eye reduction: on/off
  • slow sync.
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)-4
Flash range descriptionBundled flash has GN=7m (ISO 100)Lens dependent; GN = 6m (ISO 200) / 4m (ISO100)
Max flash sync (s)1/40001/160
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot ShoeMulti Interface Hot shoe
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportUHS-I-
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • raw
  • raw + jpeg
  • raw (12-bit arw 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi+-
NFC--
Bluetooth+-
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • bluetooth
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant+-
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • via wi-fi or bluetooth
  • optional wired rm-vpr1
Connections (extended)
  • micro hdmi (type-d)
  • micro-b usb 2.0
  • multi terminal/micro usb (with remote support)
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.540.98
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.541.84
Camera penalizes early shutter press+-
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)11.33.5
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)10911
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)11.2-
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)34-
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)11.23.5
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)335
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.160.28
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.15-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.190.07
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.550.39
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.040.02
Shutter lag (notes)-Full AF lag, Wide-Area AF mode = 0.289s
Startup time (s)2.82.2
Play -> record time (s)1.31
Flash cycle time, full power (s)3.82.2
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)300470
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)240-
Battery life, video (minutes)35-
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary
Usable battery types
  • 1025mah lithium-ion rechargeable
  • 7.2v
  • np-fw50 lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included--
Internal charging supported++
Software
Included software
  • photofunstudio and silkypix developer studio downloads
  • image data converter 4
  • playmemories home
Os compatibility-
  • windows xp/vista/7/8; mac os x 10.5 or later. (playmemories home is windows only.)
Miscellaneous
Notes and features-Mirrorless ILC that looks like an SLR. Sony E-mount, contrast-detect AF, Full HD movies (60i/24p).



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