Panasonic LX100 II vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
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Panasonic LX100 II vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Key Specs
(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
- Succeeded the Panasonic LX100
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-481mm (F) lens
- 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
- Revealed August 2012

Panasonic LX100 II vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Overview
Its time to look closer at the Panasonic LX100 II and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the LX100 II (17MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) is relatively comparable but the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and Galaxy Camera 3G (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

The LX100 II was revealed 6 years after the Galaxy Camera 3G which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the LX100 II scores versus the Galaxy Camera 3G for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II & Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic LX100 II Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 II over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
LX100 II | Galaxy Camera 3G | |||
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Revealed | August 2018 | ![]() | August 2012 | More modern by 73 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Screen resolution | 1240k | ![]() | 0k | Crisper screen (+1240k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Panasonic LX100 II
Galaxy Camera 3G | LX100 II | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen sizing | 4.8" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+1.8") |
Common features in the Panasonic LX100 II and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
LX100 II | Galaxy Camera 3G | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Panasonic LX100 II vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LX100 II has physical 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 Galaxy Camera 3G has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic LX100 II and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the LX100 II vs the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the LX100 II and Galaxy Camera 3G is 81 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by going through a spec sheet. The image below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the LX100 II and Galaxy Camera 3G.
Clearly, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The LX100 II with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic LX100 II will provide extra detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer LX100 II is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

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Panasonic LX100 II vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II | Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II | Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G |
Category | Large Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2018-08-22 | 2012-08-29 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine | 1.4GHz Quad-Core |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 17 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 4736 x 3552 | - |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-75mm (3.1x) | 23-481mm (20.9x) |
Max aperture | f/1.7-2.8 | - |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 4.8 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,240k dot | 0k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | - | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,760k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1800s | - |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | - |
Highest silent shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 11.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
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 | 1920 x 1080 |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | DMW-BLE9 lithium-ion battery & USB charger | none |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 392 gr (0.86 lb) | 305 gr (0.67 lb) |
Dimensions | 115 x 66 x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") | 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 photographs | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) | micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $998 | $606 |