Panasonic LX100 II vs Samsung HZ10W

Lets examine more closely at the Panasonic LX100 II and Samsung HZ10W, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the LX100 II (17MP) and HZ10W (10MP) and the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and HZ10W (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The LX100 II was unveiled 9 years later than the HZ10W and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the LX100 II grades vs the HZ10W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II and Samsung HZ10W. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic LX100 II Gallery and Samsung HZ10W Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LX100 II features external measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") having a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Samsung HZ10W has proportions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic LX100 II and Samsung HZ10W in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the LX100 II compared to the HZ10W.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the LX100 II and HZ10W is 81 and 90 respectively.

Often, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over specs. The photograph here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the LX100 II and HZ10W.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The LX100 II with its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic LX100 II will offer more detail having an extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern LX100 II will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.