Panasonic LX100 II vs Samsung PL120

Let's look much closer at the Panasonic LX100 II vs Samsung PL120, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the LX100 II (17MP) and PL120 (14MP) and the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and PL120 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

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The LX100 II was unveiled 7 years later than the PL120 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the LX100 II grades against the PL120 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II & Samsung PL120. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic LX100 II Gallery & Samsung PL120 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LX100 II has 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) whilst the Samsung PL120 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the LX100 II versus the PL120.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LX100 II and PL120 is 81 and 99 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing merely by seeing technical specs. The visual below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the LX100 II and PL120.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The LX100 II with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic LX100 II will provide extra detail having an extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics more aggressively. The younger LX100 II provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.