Panasonic LX100 II vs Samsung GX-1L

The following is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic LX100 II and Samsung GX-1L, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the LX100 II (17MP) and GX-1L (6MP) and the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and GX-1L (APS-C) come with different sensor sizing.

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The LX100 II was revealed 12 years after the GX-1L which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the LX100 II grades against the GX-1L when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II and Samsung GX-1L. The full galleries are available at Panasonic LX100 II Gallery and Samsung GX-1L Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic LX100 II has exterior measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") along with a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Samsung GX-1L has specifications of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).

Check the Panasonic LX100 II and Samsung GX-1L in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the LX100 II compared to the GX-1L.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the LX100 II and GX-1L is 81 and 69 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the LX100 II and GX-1L.

Clearly, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The LX100 II using its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Panasonic LX100 II will offer greater detail because of its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The younger LX100 II should have an edge in sensor innovation.