Panasonic LX100 II vs Samsung NX300M

The following is a detailed comparison of the Panasonic LX100 II versus Samsung NX300M, former is 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 NX300M (20MP) is pretty close but the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and NX300M (APS-C) come with different sensor size.

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The LX100 II was released 5 years after the NX300M which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the LX100 II grades versus the NX300M in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II & Samsung NX300M. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic LX100 II Gallery & Samsung NX300M Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic LX100 II provides external 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 NX300M has sizing of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the LX100 II against the NX300M.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LX100 II and NX300M is 81 and 86 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing specifications. The pic below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the LX100 II and NX300M.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The LX100 II because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Samsung NX300M will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent LX100 II provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.