Panasonic LX100 II vs Samsung HZ35W

On this page, we are looking at the Panasonic LX100 II versus Samsung HZ35W, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the LX100 II (17MP) and HZ35W (12MP) and the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and HZ35W (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.

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The LX100 II was introduced 8 years after the HZ35W which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the LX100 II grades versus the HZ35W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II and Samsung HZ35W. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic LX100 II Gallery and Samsung HZ35W Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LX100 II has outer dimensions of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") with a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Samsung HZ35W has dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic LX100 II versus Samsung HZ35W in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the LX100 II compared to the HZ35W.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LX100 II and HZ35W is 81 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing technical specs. The picture here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the LX100 II and HZ35W.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The LX100 II with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic LX100 II will deliver more detail using its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more recent LX100 II provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.