Much-anticipated Panasonic DC-LX100 II features 17MP multi-aspect sensor

Panasonic has finally replaced its venerable LX100 enthusiast compact with the new DC-LX100 II. The big change here is the 17 megapixel multi-aspect Four Thirds sensor, up from 12.8MP on the original model. The higher-res sensor, borrowed from the GX9, and new image processor produce improved fine detail capture and better color rendition, according to Panasonic. The LX100 II has the same (excellent) 24-75mm equivalent F1.7-2.8 lens, which features five aspherical and two ED elements, a minimum ...