Panasonic LX100 II vs Samsung HZ30W

Here is a extended assessment of the Panasonic LX100 II vs Samsung HZ30W, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the LX100 II (17MP) and HZ30W (12MP) and the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and HZ30W (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

The LX100 II was introduced 8 years later than the HZ30W and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the LX100 II scores versus the HZ30W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II and Samsung HZ30W. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic LX100 II Gallery and Samsung HZ30W Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic LX100 II features outside 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) and the Samsung HZ30W has specifications of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic LX100 II vs Samsung HZ30W in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the LX100 II and the HZ30W.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LX100 II and HZ30W is 81 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the LX100 II and HZ30W.

As you can see, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The LX100 II using its larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic LX100 II will show greater detail using its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The newer LX100 II will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.