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 7R VI
66.8MP fully-stacked full-frame high-resolution body with 30fps bursts, 8K 30p, 4K 120p, and Sony's new BIONZ XR2 engine.
$4,499
Released Jun 2026
Alpha 7R VI is 7.8 years newer.
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Wins
Lumix LX100 II
Wins
Alpha 7R VI
TL;DR — Key differences
- ALumix LX100 II has higher EVF refresh rate (60 Hz vs -1 Hz)
- BAlpha 7R VI has higher IBIS effectiveness (8.5 stops vs 0 stops)
- BAlpha 7R VI has higher AF points / zones (759 vs 49)
- BAlpha 7R VI has higher Max video bit rate (600 Mbps vs 100 Mbps)
- BAlpha 7R VI has higher RAW buffer depth (150 frames vs 33 frames)
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 7R VI
133 × 97 × 83 mm
713 g (1.57 lb / 25.15 oz)
Lumix LX100 II is 18mm narrower, 31mm shorter, and 19mm thinner than Alpha 7R VI.
Lumix LX100 II is 321 g lighter than Alpha 7R VI.
Depth (front-to-back): 64mm Lumix LX100 II · 83mm Alpha 7R VI
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Lumix LX100 II
115 × 66 mm
Alpha 7R VI
133 × 97 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
Lumix LX100 II
115 × 64 mm
Alpha 7R VI
133 × 83 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Lumix LX100 II
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
Alpha 7R VI
35.9 × 24 mm · Full Frame
862 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 7R VI
✓ 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
EVF refresh rate
60 Hz vs -1 Hz — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 115, 66.2, 64.2
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
Codecs
Adds MP4, AVCHD
Weight
392 g vs 713 g — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds Face
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Alpha 7R VI
AF low-light limit
-6 EV vs -4 EV — lower is better
IBIS effectiveness
8.5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 132.7, 96.9, 82.9
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A, SDXC UHS-II
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…
RAW buffer depth
150 frames vs 33 frames — higher is better
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 7R VI
Pros
- ✓66.8MP fully-stacked Exmor RS sensor
- ✓30fps blackout-free electronic burst
- ✓8K 30p and 4K 120p video
- ✓8.5-stop in-body stabilization
- ✓9.44M-dot HDR OLED EVF
Cons
- –Very expensive
- –Large files demand fast cards and storage
- –8K workflow can be heavy
Decided which one is right for you?
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Panasonic Lumix LX100 II
Sony Alpha 7R VI
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, Lumix LX100 II or Alpha 7R VI?
Alpha 7R VI scores 9.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for Lumix LX100 II — 66.8MP — massive detail for large prints.
What's the resolution difference between the Lumix LX100 II and Alpha 7R VI?
Lumix LX100 II is 17 MP and Alpha 7R VI is 66.8 MP, so the Alpha 7R VI captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Lumix LX100 II and Alpha 7R VI have in-body image stabilization?
Lumix LX100 II does not have IBIS, while alpha 7R VI has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Lumix LX100 II or the Alpha 7R VI?
Lumix LX100 II reaches 40 fps electronic. Alpha 7R VI reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Lumix LX100 II and Alpha 7R VI?
Lumix LX100 II weighs 392 g and Alpha 7R VI weighs 713 g, so the Lumix LX100 II is 321 g lighter.
Do the Lumix LX100 II and Alpha 7R VI record 4K video?
Lumix LX100 II: 4K up to 30p. Alpha 7R VI: 8K (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the Lumix LX100 II and Alpha 7R VI weather sealed?
Lumix LX100 II: No. Alpha 7R VI: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 340 shots (CIPA) for the Lumix LX100 II and 600 shots for the Alpha 7R VI, giving the Alpha 7R VI the edge.
How much does each cost?
Lumix LX100 II launched at $999 and Alpha 7R VI at $4,499. The Lumix LX100 II is $3,500 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Panasonic and Sony press materials.