Panasonic LX100 II vs Samsung DV300F

Let's examine more in depth at the Panasonic LX100 II vs Samsung DV300F, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the LX100 II (17MP) and the DV300F (16MP) is pretty close but the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and DV300F (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The LX100 II was released 6 years later than the DV300F and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the LX100 II grades versus the DV300F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II and Samsung DV300F. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic LX100 II Gallery and Samsung DV300F Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic LX100 II has physical dimensions of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") along with a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Samsung DV300F has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Check the Panasonic LX100 II vs Samsung DV300F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the LX100 II versus the DV300F.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the LX100 II and DV300F is 81 and 96 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by viewing specs. The graphic underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the LX100 II and DV300F.

As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The LX100 II featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic LX100 II will result in more detail as a result of its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The younger LX100 II provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.