Panasonic LX100 II vs Samsung NX30

Lets look more in depth at the Panasonic LX100 II and Samsung NX30, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the LX100 II (17MP) and the NX30 (20MP) is very close but the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and NX30 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.

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The LX100 II was announced 4 years after the NX30 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the LX100 II grades vs the NX30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II & Samsung NX30. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic LX100 II Gallery & Samsung NX30 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic LX100 II features external measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") and a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Samsung NX30 has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") along with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic LX100 II and Samsung NX30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the LX100 II and the NX30.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the LX100 II and NX30 is 81 and 75 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing specs. The picture below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the LX100 II and NX30.

All in all, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The LX100 II with its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Samsung NX30 will result in more detail with its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer LX100 II will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.