The micro four thirds sensor takes real step low light ability compared standard compact camera ’ 1-inch sensor , capturing detail light render decent exposures.The wide aperture range lens lets camera drink much light possible keep shutter speeds shorter therefore allow darker low light handheld shooting.There ’ plenty creative control imaging compact camera , controls top camera reminiscent SLR rangefinder camera separate dials shutter speed exposure compensation.The LX100 II another unique feature sleeve form post focus.Post focus allows photographers choose focus point ( within reason ) photo image taken.That ’ crucial low light photography autofocus notoriously struggles nailing focus , even manual focusing ’ ideal since ’ hard see subject.It means even focus point missed photographer move fact perfect photos without missing moment .