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Panasonic LX100 II vs Samsung NX11

Portability
81
Imaging
56
Features
75
Overall
63
Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II front
 
Samsung NX11 front
Portability
80
Imaging
54
Features
50
Overall
52

Panasonic LX100 II vs Samsung NX11 Key Specs

Panasonic LX100 II
(Full Review)
  • 17MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
  • 392g - 115 x 66 x 64mm
  • Launched August 2018
  • Superseded the Panasonic LX100
Samsung NX11
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Revealed December 2010
  • Superseded the Samsung NX10
  • Refreshed by Samsung NX20
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Panasonic LX100 II vs Samsung NX11 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Panasonic LX100 II vs Samsung NX11, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the LX100 II (17MP) and the NX11 (15MP) is very comparable but the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and NX11 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The LX100 II was introduced 7 years later than the NX11 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the LX100 II matches up against the NX11 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 II over the Samsung NX11

 LX100 II NX11 
RevealedAugust 2018December 2010Fresher by 94 months
Display resolution1240k614kCrisper display (+626k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Panasonic LX100 II

 NX11 LX100 II 

Common features in the Panasonic LX100 II and Samsung NX11

 LX100 II NX11 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Panasonic LX100 II vs Samsung NX11 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. 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 NX11 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic LX100 II vs Samsung NX11 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the LX100 II compared to the NX11.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Samsung NX11 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LX100 II and NX11 is 81 and 80 respectively.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Samsung NX11 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LX100 II vs Samsung NX11 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the LX100 II and NX11.

Clearly, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The LX100 II with its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Panasonic LX100 II will produce greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern LX100 II will have an edge in sensor tech.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Samsung NX11 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX100 II vs Samsung NX11 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX100 II vs Samsung NX11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Portrait photography highlights
Samsung NX11 Portrait photography highlights
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manual focus
megapixel count good (17 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW files
72
has manual focus
decent MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX11 as a Street photography camera
76
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
comes with touch focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (499 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Sports photography advice
Samsung NX11 Sports photography advice
70
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (17MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
great battery power (340 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
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decent MP (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good battery life (400 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Travel photography highlights
Samsung NX11 Travel photography highlights
77
great battery power (340 per charge)
has bluetooth
comes with touch focus
megapixel count good (17MP)
decently wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
62
good battery life (400 per charge)
decent MP (15 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (499 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX11 as a Landscape photography camera
75
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.7)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (17 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
great battery power (340 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
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has manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (400 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Vlogging advice
Samsung NX11 Vlogging advice
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decently wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.7)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone port
24
provides face detect focus
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (499 grams)
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Panasonic LX100 II vs Samsung NX11 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX100 II and Samsung NX11
 Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 IISamsung NX11
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II Samsung NX11
Class Large Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2018-08-22 2010-12-28
Body design Large Sensor Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine DRIM Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 17 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4736 x 3552 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 49 15
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 24-75mm (3.1x) -
Maximum aperture f/1.7-2.8 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Available lenses - 32
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,240 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,760 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1800s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter speed 11.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100) 11.00 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB DMW-BLE9 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 392 gr (0.86 lbs) 499 gr (1.10 lbs)
Dimensions 115 x 66 x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 63
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 553
Other
Battery life 340 images 400 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - BP1130
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $998 $626