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Panasonic LX100 II vs Samsung GX-10

Portability
81
Imaging
57
Features
75
Overall
64
Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II front
 
Samsung GX-10 front
Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46

Panasonic LX100 II vs Samsung GX-10 Key Specs

Panasonic LX100 II
(Full Review)
  • 17MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
  • 392g - 115 x 66 x 64mm
  • Released August 2018
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic LX100
Samsung GX-10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Launched September 2006
  • Newer Model is Samsung GX-20
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Panasonic LX100 II vs Samsung GX-10 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Panasonic LX100 II and Samsung GX-10, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the LX100 II (17MP) and GX-10 (10MP) and the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and GX-10 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The LX100 II was manufactured 12 years after the GX-10 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the LX100 II matches up against the GX-10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 II over the Samsung GX-10

 LX100 II GX-10 
LaunchedAugust 2018September 2006Newer by 146 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1240k210kClearer display (+1030k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Panasonic LX100 II

 GX-10 LX100 II 

Common features in the Panasonic LX100 II and Samsung GX-10

 LX100 II GX-10 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Panasonic LX100 II vs Samsung GX-10 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic LX100 II has outside dimensions of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") with a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-10 has sizing of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

Check the Panasonic LX100 II and Samsung GX-10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the LX100 II compared to the GX-10.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Samsung GX-10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the LX100 II and GX-10 is 81 and 59 respectively.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Samsung GX-10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LX100 II vs Samsung GX-10 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specifications. The picture below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the LX100 II and GX-10.

Plainly, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The LX100 II featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Panasonic LX100 II will give extra detail due to its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent LX100 II will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Samsung GX-10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX100 II vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX100 II vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung GX-10 as a Portrait photography camera
74
focusing manually
MP count good (17 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
52
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II as a Street photography camera
Samsung GX-10 as a Street photography camera
77
has image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
provides touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Sports photography highlights
Samsung GX-10 Sports photography highlights
71
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (17 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
good battery pack (340 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
52
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
environment proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Travel photography details
Samsung GX-10 Travel photography details
78
good battery pack (340 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
provides touch to focus
MP count good (17MP)
relatively wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
does not offer selfie friendly display
49
environment proof
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Landscape photography info
Samsung GX-10 Landscape photography info
76
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (17 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (340 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
55
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (10 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse mode
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II as a Vlogging camera
Samsung GX-10 as a Vlogging camera
36
relatively wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic support
9
no video shooting
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Panasonic LX100 II vs Samsung GX-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX100 II and Samsung GX-10
 Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 IISamsung GX-10
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II Samsung GX-10
Type Large Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Released 2018-08-22 2006-09-21
Body design Large Sensor Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 17 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 4736 x 3552 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 25600 1600
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 49 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 24-75mm (3.1x) -
Largest aperture f/1.7-2.8 -
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Amount of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.5"
Screen resolution 1,240 thousand dot 210 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 2,760 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.64x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1800 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100) -
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC -
Max video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB DMW-BLE9 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 392g (0.86 lb) 793g (1.75 lb)
Physical dimensions 115 x 66 x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 340 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $998 $850