Panasonic LX100 II vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Let's look closer at the Panasonic LX100 II vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the LX100 II (17MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) is very well matched but the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and Galaxy Camera 2 (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The LX100 II was manufactured 4 years after the Galaxy Camera 2 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the LX100 II matches up vs the Galaxy Camera 2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II & Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic LX100 II Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LX100 II has got 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) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has dimensions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the LX100 II versus the Galaxy Camera 2.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LX100 II and Galaxy Camera 2 is 81 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking specifications. The picture underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the LX100 II and Galaxy Camera 2.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The LX100 II featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic LX100 II will give extra detail due to its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more modern LX100 II provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.