Panasonic LX100 II vs Samsung NX1100

Below, we will be evaluating the Panasonic LX100 II vs Samsung NX1100, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the LX100 II (17MP) and the NX1100 (20MP) is relatively comparable but the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and NX1100 (APS-C) possess different sensor measurements.

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The LX100 II was unveiled 5 years later than the NX1100 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the LX100 II matches up against the NX1100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II & Samsung NX1100. The full galleries are available at Panasonic LX100 II Gallery & Samsung NX1100 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic LX100 II features external measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Samsung NX1100 has specifications of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the LX100 II against the NX1100.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LX100 II and NX1100 is 81 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing technical specs. The graphic below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the LX100 II and NX1100.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The LX100 II having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Samsung NX1100 will show more detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger LX100 II provides an advantage in sensor tech.