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Panasonic LX100 II vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Portability
81
Imaging
57
Features
75
Overall
64
Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Panasonic LX100 II vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G 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
  • Succeeded the Panasonic LX100
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(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
Photography Glossary

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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 II over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 LX100 II Galaxy Camera 3G 
RevealedAugust 2018August 2012More modern by 73 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen resolution1240k0kCrisper screen (+1240k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Panasonic LX100 II

 Galaxy Camera 3G LX100 II 
Screen sizing4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")

Common features in the Panasonic LX100 II and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 LX100 II Galaxy Camera 3G 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX100 II vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX100 II vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Portrait photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Portrait photography advice
74
you can focus manually
decent MP (17MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focus
exports RAW files
30
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Street photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Street photography advice
77
has image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
includes touch to focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (305 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Sports photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sports photography details
71
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (17 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
good battery power (340 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
44
great zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II as a Travel photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Travel photography camera
78
good battery power (340 shots)
connects via bluetooth
includes touch to focus
decent MP (17 megapixels)
rather wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
72
lighter than average in class (305 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
really wide (23mm)
very long zoom (481mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Landscape photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Landscape photography info
76
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.7)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (17MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
good battery power (340 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
47
really wide (23mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic LX100 II
Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
36
rather wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.7)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
36
really wide (23mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (305g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Panasonic LX100 II vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX100 II and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
 Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 IISamsung Galaxy Camera 3G
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