Panasonic LX100 vs. Panasonic LX100 II: what did change? (not much)


What is improved in the new Panasonic LX100 II camera compared the old LX100 model? The answer is "not much", with the exception of the price: $597.99 vs. $997.99.

Ephotozine published a post comparing the old Panasonic LX100 with the new Panasonic LX100 II - the changes/upgrades are marked in red:

Panasonic Lumix LX100 Panasonic Lumix LX100 II
Price $597.99 $997.99
Lens
Max Aperture f/1.7 - f/2.8 f/1.7 - f/2.8
35mm equivalent 24mm - 75mm 24mm - 75mm
Optical Zoom 3.1x 3.1x
Image Sensor
Pixels 12.8Mp (Megapixels) 17Mp (Megapixels)
Pixels (W) 4112 4112
Pixels (H) 3088 3088
Sensor Type Live MOS Sensor Live MOS Sensor
Sensor Size Micro Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor Size (width) No Data No Data
Sensor Size (height) No Data No Data
Aspect Ratio
  • 4:3
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
  • 1:1
  • 4:3
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
  • 1:1
LCD Monitor
LCD Monitor 3in 3in
Screen resolution 921k 1240k
Touch Screen No Yes
Focusing
Min Focus 3cm 3cm
Focusing modes
  • Autofocus
  • Manual
  • Spot
  • Face Detection
  • AF Tracking
  • Multi
  • Centre
  • Autofocus
  • Manual
  • Spot
  • Face Detection
  • AF Tracking
  • Multi
  • Centre
Exposure Control
Shutter speeds shortest 1/16000sec 1/16000sec
Shutter speeds longest 60sec 1800sec
Bulb mode No Data Yes
Exp modes
  • Program
  • Aperture-Priority
  • Shutter-Priority
  • Manual
  • Scene modes
  • Program Variable
  • Program
  • Aperture-Priority
  • Shutter-Priority
  • Manual
  • Scene modes
  • Program Variable
Metering
  • Centre-weighted - Average
  • Multi Pattern
  • Spot
  • Centre-weighted - Average
  • Multi Pattern
  • Spot
ISO sensitivity 100 - 25600 100 - 25600
White balance
  • Auto
  • Manual
  • Outdoors/Daylight
  • Cloudy
  • Incandescent
  • Shade
  • Flash
  • Auto
  • Manual
  • Outdoors/Daylight
  • Cloudy
  • Incandescent
  • Shade
  • Flash
Exposure Comp +/-3 +/-3
Shooting Options
Continuous shooting 11fps 11fps
Video
Movie mode Yes Yes
Video Resolution
  • 1920x1080 FullHD
  • 4K
  • 1920x1080 FullHD
  • 4K
Video FPS 30 30
Stereo Sound Yes Yes
Optical Zoom with Video Yes Yes
Other Features
Image Stabilisation Yes Yes
Interface
HDMI Yes Yes
USB USB 2 USB 2
Wi-Fi Yes Yes
Storage
Card Type
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
File Type
  • RAW
  • JPG
  • RAW + JPG
  • RAW
  • JPG
  • RAW + JPG
Power Source
Battery Type Li-ion Battery Pack (7.2V, 1025mAh, 7.4 Wh) Li-ion Battery Pack (7.2V, 1025mAh, 7.4 Wh)
Battery Life (CIPA rating) 300shots 300shots
Box Contents
Box Contents Battery Charger, Battery Pack, AC Cable, USB Cable, Lens Cap, Lens Cap String, Hot Shoe Cover, External Flash, Flash Storage Bag, Shoulder Strap, DVD Battery Charger, Battery Pack, AC Cable, USB Cable, Lens Cap, Lens Cap String, Hot Shoe Cover, External Flash, Flash Storage Bag, Shoulder Strap, DVD
Dimensions
Weight 351g 351g
Width 114.8mm 114.8mm
Height 66.2mm 66.2mm
Depth 55mm 55mm
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