Panasonic LX100 II vs Samsung MV800

Let's look a bit more closely at the Panasonic LX100 II and Samsung MV800, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the LX100 II (17MP) and the MV800 (16MP) is relatively similar but the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and MV800 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The LX100 II was launched 7 years later than the MV800 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung MV800 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the LX100 II matches up against the MV800 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II and Samsung MV800. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic LX100 II Gallery and Samsung MV800 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic LX100 II comes with outer measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") with a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Samsung MV800 has specifications of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic LX100 II and Samsung MV800 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the LX100 II versus the MV800.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the LX100 II and MV800 is 81 and 97 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over specifications. The visual here might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the LX100 II and MV800.

Plainly, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The LX100 II featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic LX100 II will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent LX100 II should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.