Panasonic
Lumix LX100 II
Premium fixed-zoom compact with multi-aspect Four Thirds sensor, fast Leica zoom, EVF, and 4K video.
$999
Released Aug 2018
Sony
Alpha 7 IV
33MP hybrid all-rounder with 10-bit 4K 60p and AI-powered subject tracking.
$2,499
Released Oct 2021
Alpha 7 IV is 3.2 years newer.
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Lumix LX100 II
Wins
Alpha 7 IV
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TL;DR — Key differences
- BAlpha 7 IV has higher IBIS effectiveness (5.5 stops vs 0 stops)
- BAlpha 7 IV has higher RAW buffer depth (828 frames vs 33 frames)
- BAlpha 7 IV has higher AF points / zones (759 vs 49)
- BAlpha 7 IV has higher Max video bit rate (600 Mbps vs 100 Mbps)
- ALumix LX100 II has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 10 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
Lumix LX100 II
115 × 66 × 64 mm
392 g (0.86 lb / 13.83 oz)
Alpha 7 IV
131 × 96 × 80 mm
658 g (1.45 lb / 23.21 oz)
Lumix LX100 II is 16mm narrower, 30mm shorter, and 16mm thinner than Alpha 7 IV.
Lumix LX100 II is 266 g lighter than Alpha 7 IV.
Depth (front-to-back): 64mm Lumix LX100 II · 80mm Alpha 7 IV
Sensor size, to scale
Lumix LX100 II
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
Alpha 7 IV
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
3.8× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Lumix LX100 II: mount data unavailable
Alpha 7 IV
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
Lumix LX100 II
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 115, 66.2, 64.2
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds MP4, AVCHD
Subject recognition
Adds Face, Eye
Weight
392 g vs 658 g — lower is better
Burst (mechanical)
11 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better
AF frame coverage
100 % vs 94 % — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Alpha 7 IV
IBIS effectiveness
5.5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 131.3, 96.4, 79.8
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A, SD UHS-II
RAW buffer depth
828 frames vs 33 frames — higher is better
AF points / zones
759 vs 49 — higher is better
Max video bit rate
600 Mbps vs 100 Mbps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I…
Subject recognition
Adds Bird, Insect, Car/Train…
Both cameras share
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Lumix LX100 II
Pros
- ✓Large Four Thirds sensor
- ✓Fast 24-75mm equivalent lens
- ✓Built-in EVF
- ✓Compact controls
Cons
- –Fixed lens
- –No tilt screen
- –Not pocket-thin
Alpha 7 IV
Pros
- ✓33MP — more detail for cropping and print
- ✓10-bit 4K 60p (Super35 crop) / 4K 30p full-frame
- ✓Full-size HDMI port
- ✓759 phase-detect AF points
Cons
- –4K 60p requires Super35 crop
- –10fps burst lags behind R6 II at 40fps
- –Complex menu system
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, Lumix LX100 II or Alpha 7 IV?
Alpha 7 IV scores 7.5/10 versus 0.0/10 for Lumix LX100 II — 33MP — ample resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the Lumix LX100 II and Alpha 7 IV?
Lumix LX100 II is 17 MP and Alpha 7 IV is 33 MP, so the Alpha 7 IV captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Lumix LX100 II and Alpha 7 IV have in-body image stabilization?
Lumix LX100 II does not have IBIS, while alpha 7 IV has 5.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Lumix LX100 II or the Alpha 7 IV?
Lumix LX100 II reaches 40 fps electronic. Alpha 7 IV reaches 10 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Lumix LX100 II and Alpha 7 IV?
Lumix LX100 II weighs 392 g and Alpha 7 IV weighs 658 g, so the Lumix LX100 II is 266 g lighter.
Do the Lumix LX100 II and Alpha 7 IV record 4K video?
Lumix LX100 II: 4K up to 30p. Alpha 7 IV: 4K up to 60p.
Are the Lumix LX100 II and Alpha 7 IV weather sealed?
Lumix LX100 II: No. Alpha 7 IV: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 340 shots (CIPA) for the Lumix LX100 II and 580 shots for the Alpha 7 IV, giving the Alpha 7 IV the edge.
How much does each cost?
Lumix LX100 II launched at $999 and Alpha 7 IV at $2,499. The Lumix LX100 II is $1,500 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Panasonic and Sony press materials.