Panasonic LX100 II vs Samsung NX20

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Panasonic LX100 II vs Samsung NX20, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the LX100 II (17MP) and the NX20 (20MP) is very well matched but the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and NX20 (APS-C) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The LX100 II was unveiled 6 years after the NX20 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the LX100 II scores versus the NX20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II and Samsung NX20. The full galleries are available at Panasonic LX100 II Gallery and Samsung NX20 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic LX100 II comes with outer 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 NX20 has sizing of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic LX100 II vs Samsung NX20 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the LX100 II compared to the NX20.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the LX100 II and NX20 is 81 and 83 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading through a spec sheet. The picture below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the LX100 II and NX20.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The LX100 II using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Samsung NX20 will resolve more detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher LX100 II provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.