Panasonic LX100 II vs Samsung NX1

Lets look much closer at the Panasonic LX100 II vs Samsung NX1, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the LX100 II (17MP) and NX1 (28MP) and the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and NX1 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The LX100 II was launched 3 years after the NX1 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the LX100 II matches up versus the NX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II & Samsung NX1. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic LX100 II Gallery & Samsung NX1 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LX100 II features external dimensions of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") with a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Samsung NX1 has proportions of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the LX100 II vs the NX1.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the LX100 II and NX1 is 81 and 66 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the LX100 II and NX1.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The LX100 II because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Samsung NX1 will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 11MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer LX100 II is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.