Panasonic LX100 II vs Samsung TL220

Below is a in-depth review of the Panasonic LX100 II and Samsung TL220, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the LX100 II (17MP) and TL220 (12MP) and the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and TL220 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The LX100 II was brought out 9 years later than the TL220 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung TL220 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the LX100 II matches up against the TL220 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II and Samsung TL220. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic LX100 II Gallery and Samsung TL220 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LX100 II has outer measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") with a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL220 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic LX100 II and Samsung TL220 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the LX100 II compared to the TL220.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LX100 II and TL220 is 81 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements just by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the LX100 II and TL220.

As you can see, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The LX100 II featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic LX100 II will resolve greater detail having its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The newer LX100 II is going to have an edge in sensor technology.