Panasonic LX100 II vs Samsung NX mini

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic LX100 II and Samsung NX mini, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the LX100 II (17MP) and the NX mini (20.5MP) is pretty well matched but the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and NX mini (1") provide different sensor measurements.

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The LX100 II was brought out 4 years later than the NX mini and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the LX100 II grades against the NX mini when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II & Samsung NX mini. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic LX100 II Gallery & Samsung NX mini Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LX100 II features 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 NX mini has dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic LX100 II and Samsung NX mini in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the LX100 II vs the NX mini.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LX100 II and NX mini is 81 and 93 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the LX100 II and NX mini.

Clearly, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The LX100 II due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Samsung NX mini will give you extra detail having its extra 3.5MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent LX100 II provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.