Panasonic LX100 II vs Samsung ST80

The following is a complete review of the Panasonic LX100 II and Samsung ST80, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the LX100 II (17MP) and ST80 (14MP) and the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and ST80 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The LX100 II was unveiled 8 years after the ST80 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the LX100 II matches up versus the ST80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II and Samsung ST80. The full galleries are available at Panasonic LX100 II Gallery and Samsung ST80 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LX100 II comes with exterior 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 ST80 has dimensions of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic LX100 II and Samsung ST80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the LX100 II versus the ST80.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the LX100 II and ST80 is 81 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at a spec sheet. The image underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the LX100 II and ST80.

As you can see, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The LX100 II having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic LX100 II will resolve extra detail having an extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher LX100 II should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.