Panasonic LX100 II vs Samsung GX-1S

On this page, we are comparing the Panasonic LX100 II vs Samsung GX-1S, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the LX100 II (17MP) and GX-1S (6MP) and the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and GX-1S (APS-C) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The LX100 II was manufactured 12 years later than the GX-1S and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the LX100 II grades versus the GX-1S when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II and Samsung GX-1S. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic LX100 II Gallery and Samsung GX-1S Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LX100 II comes with external dimensions of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") and a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-1S has proportions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

Check the Panasonic LX100 II vs Samsung GX-1S in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the LX100 II vs the GX-1S.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the LX100 II and GX-1S is 81 and 68 respectively.

Generally, its tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the LX100 II and GX-1S.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The LX100 II because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Panasonic LX100 II will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos more aggressively. The younger LX100 II should have a benefit in sensor technology.