Sony RX100M3 vs Panasonic LX100 

Here we are in January of 2020 and both the LX100 and the RX100 mk iii are still very much in demand.

Easy decision for me, LX100 all the way!

The RX100 Mark 4 has some real heat issues. After 5 minutes of 4K video, it shuts down as it starts to overheat. The LX100 has no heat issues.

Keep it simple: LX-100 Pros: Bigger sensor, fewer but larger pixels (greater color depth), best in class manual controls, 4K video, time lapses, much better battery life. RX100iii Pros: Smaller, more but much smaller pixels, tilt screen. Conclusion: LX-100 is for more experienced photographers. RX100 more suited for point and shoot folks.

I think the key main difference is the knobs vs menus for controlling these. With the lx100 you can control aperture, shutter speed and exposure compensation (using auto iso I'm presuming) all without entering a menu. Completely different experience for those who actually understand how to shoot manual. I'll be getting it over the rx100 for exactly that reason.

Your forgot to mention the 3 custom buttons in the LX-100, which are incredibly useful. All in all, RX is more handy, LX is a better camera.

Some good points, some clever arguments... But 24+ minutes review without a single image comparison... I think you missed the key point of a video over a radio !

"quick comparaison" lasts 24minutes x) i love it

You can also control zoom with ring in the LX-100

Fairly good comparison, but I am not sure where you are getting some of your facts on the LX100. You mentioned that the LX100 can only zoom uding the zoom lever that surrounds the shutter button. That is simply not true. I zoom all the time with the lens control ring on my LX100. You can program either device for stepped or non-stepped zoom. The lens control ring can also provide manual focus, shutter control and other functions depending on how you have it programmed. You also mentioned that the Lumix LX100 uses 25mm as its widest focal length. From all that I have ever seen written, including Panasonic's site, this lens operates from 24mm-75mm.

Pixels are the same size on the 16mp m4/3 sensor as they are on the 12.8mp useable part of the sensor here on the lx100. It's a micro 4/3rd 16 mp sensor, but it's only using approx 80% of the sensor, so pixel size is the same as a 16mp m4/3 sensor. F stop equivalent probably same as an f1.8 on a M/43 using the whole sensor. They've done this to keep the size down, getting this zoom on a 4/3 would need a bigger lens and body

LX100 larger sensor less pixels. Sony more pixels smaller sensor... Both cameras are solid performers! This is a very hard one!

There are already APS-C compact cameras namely Nikon A, Fuji X100/s/t, Ricoh GR.

Thanks for the review, very informative! More advanced compact cameras are here to stay. As a photojournalist it's easier to capture people in the moment with a smaller camera.You can walk a round like spectator, more unnoticed, unlike with a DSLR.

I would go for LX100 Anytime....

Wild to see the sony RX1 selling for over ONE THOUSAND DOLLARD , USED(!!!!!) in 2024. Smh. Sellers are truly wildn

Even without the video - LX100 Please!

I'm very impress, you made an outstanding comparison and review. great video, very useful.

Really enjoyed listening to this guy. Keep up the good work.

I have the RX100M3 and its about the largest camera you want to stick in your pocket or hang off your belt in a softcase. If I wanted something bigger I may as well go with a DSLR.

i have never saw a 4k video so its my first time

Nice video! :) I'm still thinking what to get for travel. I really love the LX100's look but the form factor of the RX100 makes me have second thoughts.

Fantastic review thank you very much very tough choice between the two but for the handling I have to go with Panasonic amongst other things

You have such an easy to listen voice. Great review! I wish the Rx-1 had an EVF ;(

I think the comparison should be between Lx ! 00 vs 6000

i'd really like to see a new rx100 mkIV with 4k video, 16mpx and a larger sensor with a slightly larger body if it requires it or maybe a rx200 or something

Very good review one of the best I have watched. Thanks. I have made up my mind. Sony MKIII

I just got the M3 and had to send it back due to an overexposure problem. I think there is something wrong with the lens or the software in the camera ugh. Looking at the LX-100 now. But I really liked the compact size of the M3.

Very long video, but not even one photo sample? Your RX1 compared to the two others would be really interesting :)

What about the Samsung Mini (1" bsi interchangeable lens, ) or the Canon GX 7. The Mini shoots in raw Jpg. Has a touch screen and wifi directly to the internet. As well as wifi and NFC to a smart device. The images are magnificent and its under 500, with a built in flash as well as an external in the box.

I'm not seeing these cameras being similar enough to "compare". Apples and oranges. They're both nice, but not really close enough in features.

Thanks for the video.The Panasonic lx100 is the perfect camera.

It would be cool to have this lens 24-75mm 1.7-2.8 on a GM1 body in my opinion. Great review!

nice review but don't you agree with me that rx100m3 should be compared to something with the same pocket size like canon g7x.It's even more affordable and comes with better zoom capabilities,at least on paper.

Wouldn't the RX1 be a better comparison to the LX100? They seem far more similar than the RX100

It is all about the size ! Of course the LX 100 is better but I can't put it in my backpocket of my trousers.

No contest LX100 all the way for value features and a Leica Glass

Very good review, thanks!

Hi. I am in the market for a true pocket camera. I am leaning towards the Sony RXIII for its size and price. I find the Panasonic LUMIX LX100 a little big. Is there any camera better than the Sony RXIII with regard to price and size?

sorry sir, shall you not put the lens cover on the lumix LX100 to see the actual size when you have it in the jacket ? because the Sony RX100 doesn't need a lens cover to fit in a pocket. Sony RX100 III is definitively the best smallest premium expert camera. Let other companies come with the same form factor (like Canon G7X) then we 'll compare what is comparable.

Great review, thank you.

LX100 has "24mm" lens. Page 194 manual says, at 4K, it shoots narrow. What is the focal length when it shoots HD & 4K videos. Thank you,

Hope you can do a Sony RX100m3 vs Canon G7X review - the lens size would be way to big to fit with APS-C Panasonic has a lens cap for the LX100 that auto opens and closes - just have to order - being shipped for Europe customers for free -

Which camera do you recommend to vlog?

Hi! Looking for advice on what compact camera I should get! Right now I have been using a Canon T4i for a while now(planning to upgrade to a full frame in a year or two)but am looking for a compact camera to add on, especially for travels. My travels are going to be volunteer heavy. I would like to get great, professional photos and videos, but I can't take my dslr as it would be too much of a hassle because the main part of my trip would be the volunteer work. Which compact camera would be best for me? Thank You!:)

I recently noticed that at 24mm my RX100 IV has barrel distortion in the Jpegs after the in camera correction. I'm considering selling it due to it. Does the LX100 have any barrel distortion or the ZS100?

form factor and the jacket one, but with zoom...do you have a review on a camera like that?

I've been trying to research a good travel camera to replace my phone and I don't lug around my dslr. I'm starting to get confused as to why these are fair comparisons. If I can't fit the LX100 in my pocket, I think it's going to fall into the same category as my dslr: left at home for my phone that fits in my pocket. Pointless, may as well go Fuji.

Does the Panasonic LX100 allow you to adjust the ISO, Shutter Speed, and Aperture while recording video, like the RX100 can?

I do not know which camera to choose, that the Panasonic LUMIX DMC-LX100 or Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III Primarily we are so small and compact camera needs for video recording and shooting in low light. What do you recommend ..? thank you.

I doubt the LX100 would compete much against the RX100M3 in terms of sales. The M3 (together with the M1 and M2) sold like cakes because people were getting great images from such a small package. I can imagine the 'enthusiast' trying out the LX100 but even then I doubt the images would be that much more better with the sensor crop factor. Plus, it's too early for 4K at this point in time. I'm waiting for some real image comparisons...

Hi, has anyone had experience with overheating while filming? Which one performs better? There is a walkaround to sony's clip duration limit, but I want to be sure that the camera will not switch off, any experience with that?

Two years down the line, what do you recommend now?

I feel like the LX100 competes more directly with the a6000. In size, price and capability. in fact, if anything, it feels like it'll cannibalize sales from the smaller m4/3 ILCs.

I've read that there are a lot of quality issues with the sony eg, condensation, dust issues. Did you experience any such issues?

Great video... I've been looking for a Premium compact camera. The last one I owned was a Sony 270 many years ago then that was taken over by many variations of mobile phone cameras. I've been looking at the RX100iii and the LX100 and I love the compact design of the Sony.. With the LX having the bigger sensor of the two and Sony having the greater number of pixels, would that make these two equal when taking pictures?

Isn't it actually a four thirds sensor (not a micro four thirds) with cropped ratios (1:1, 3:2, etc)? Also, you did not mention Olympus being an innovative player in the DI market (7-axis stabilization, etc). Great video overall.

I am debating between RX 100 mark2 or fuji x30,What better? They are about the same price..Where is better image quality? I like the fuji x30 because of manual operation with manual zoom, but is too big .. I do not know what to choose

A few questions, for anyone who might know the answer: Do either of the cameras have a manual focus ring? Does the LX100 aspect ratio switching also work for video?

Nao tem tradução , qual das duas é a melhor ?

could you compare the lx100 to the hx90v ?

LOL you hoped Sony to lower prices ;) Look what Sony does with the a6300 RX10 3 and the RX100 4! My RX100 1 in 2013 was really cheap LOL The well priced Nikon DL line will kill this overpriced RX stuff altogether ... Still love my RX100 and can't find anything to replace it at a reasonable price...

i want the rx100 so bad for vlohs and youtube videos

Some people (like me) 95% of purchase decision is aesthetics. When it comes to spend hard earned cash or something, I won't spend a $1 unless I absolutely love it. I don't absolutely love the LX100 because the extended lens looks ugly, but other than that, I like all the features, and I like as much what the LX100 as what it does not have. I am happy that it does not have cheesy plastic articulated LCD, which frankly ruins the aesthetics of the camera. I far prefer the articulated LCD that fully closes so I don't have to look at it at all. My old DMC-FZ30 has that, and it's pleasure to use with closed LCD. Anyway, am I overreacting, or aesthetics are very important in high-end point and shoot camera?

That is a nice camera. I recently bought the M3 and i love it. The LX seems too big for me and i cant give up the screen articulation on the M3. I dont think im ready to move on up to 4k video but i wish the m3 had that option.

Leica Dilux 2015 ( better firmware ). Check it out .

"launched in the summer" of 2014

LX100 fits better in habd for men and RX100Ms for women.

Very long video...5 min enough...actually

Buona informazione- Una goduria...

the dark knight

rx100 is still better, lx100 cant fit in the pocket

lx100 has a faster lens (digicamdb.com) lx100 Focal length (35mm equiv.): 24 - 75 mm Max. aperture (35mm equiv.): f3.4 - f5.6 rx100 iii Focal length (35mm equiv.): 24 - 70 mm Max. aperture (35mm equiv.): f4.9 - f7.6

you cant fit lx100 in pocket - no go.

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