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Panasonic LX100 II vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
81
Imaging
57
Features
75
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Panasonic LX100 II vs Samsung WB35F Key Specs

Panasonic LX100 II
(Full Review)
  • 17MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
  • 392g - 115 x 66 x 64mm
  • Revealed August 2018
  • Superseded the Panasonic LX100
Samsung WB35F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 194g - 101 x 61 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2014
Photography Glossary

Panasonic LX100 II vs Samsung WB35F Overview

Here is a extensive overview of the Panasonic LX100 II and Samsung WB35F, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the LX100 II (17MP) and the WB35F (16MP) is very comparable but the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and WB35F (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The LX100 II was unveiled 4 years later than the WB35F and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung WB35F being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the LX100 II matches up vs the WB35F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 II over the Samsung WB35F

 LX100 II WB35F 
RevealedAugust 2018January 2014Fresher by 57 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1240k230kClearer display (+1010k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Panasonic LX100 II

 WB35F LX100 II 

Common features in the Panasonic LX100 II and Samsung WB35F

 LX100 II WB35F 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic LX100 II vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic LX100 II has physical measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") and a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Samsung WB35F has sizing of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic LX100 II and Samsung WB35F in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the LX100 II against the WB35F.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the LX100 II and WB35F is 81 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LX100 II vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out specs. The visual below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the LX100 II and WB35F.

As you can plainly see, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The LX100 II with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic LX100 II will provide more detail having an extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images more aggressively. The newer LX100 II should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX100 II vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX100 II vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Portrait photography camera
74
you can focus manually
MP count good (17MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
37
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Street photography factors
Samsung WB35F Street photography factors
77
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
provides focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (194g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Sports photography info
Samsung WB35F Sports photography info
71
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (17MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery power (340 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Travel photography camera
78
great battery power (340 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
provides focus via touch
MP count good (17 megapixels)
decently wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
70
lighter than competition in class (194g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB35F Landscape photography factors
76
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (17MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
great battery power (340 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
43
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Vlogging information
Samsung WB35F Vlogging information
36
decently wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone support
31
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (194 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
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Panasonic LX100 II vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX100 II and Samsung WB35F
 Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 IISamsung WB35F
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II Samsung WB35F
Type Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2018-08-22 2014-01-07
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 17MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4736 x 3552 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 49 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-75mm (3.1x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.7-2.8 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus range 3cm -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 1,240k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,760k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Min shutter speed 1800s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter rate 11.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100) -
Flash modes no built-in flash -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB DMW-BLE9 lithium-ion battery & USB charger none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 392g (0.86 lbs) 194g (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 115 x 66 x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 340 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - BP70A
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $998 $130