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Panasonic Lumix LX2 vs Sony RX1

Side-by-side used price and spec comparison. Lowest current prices pulled daily from the major used-gear sites.

Panasonic

Panasonic Lumix LX2

Panasonic Lumix LX · 2006
Lowest now
$170
MSRP
$500
-66% vs MSRP
Prices are rising

Used prices have been rising recently. Prices are up 13.3% over the last 30 days. The 90-day low was $65, $105 below today. Currently 34% of the $500 MSRP.

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Sony

Sony RX1

Sony RX1 · 2012
Lowest now
$500
MSRP
$2,800
-82% vs MSRP
Lowest since we started watching

The lowest we've seen, though we've only been tracking this one for 25 days. $500 is the floor so far, which is not the same as a floor. That's 18% of the $2,800 MSRP. Prices are down 16.7% over the last 30 days.

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Specs side by side

Panasonic Lumix LX2 Sony RX1
Brand PanasonicSony
Family Panasonic Lumix LXSony RX1
Category bodybody
Body type CompactCompact
Mount Fixed LensFixed Lens
Sensor 1/1.65Full Frame
Sensor family ——
Megapixels 10.2 MP24.3 MP
Autofocus ——
IBIS ——
Weather sealed ——
Max video ——
Max native ISO ——
Body weight 220 g482 g
Dimensions 105.7 × 55.8 × 26.3 mm113 × 65 × 70 mm
Body material ——
Released 2006-07-192012-09-12
Discontinued ——
Status discontinueddiscontinued
MSRP $500$2,800
Current low $170$500
vs MSRP -66%-82%

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