Panasonic LX100 vs Samsung HZ25W

On this page, we are looking at the Panasonic LX100 and Samsung HZ25W, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the LX100 (13MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is fairly close but the LX100 (Four Thirds) and HZ25W (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

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The LX100 was unveiled 4 years later than the HZ25W and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic LX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the LX100 scores vs the HZ25W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 and Samsung HZ25W. The full galleries are available at Panasonic LX100 Gallery and Samsung HZ25W Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LX100 has outside measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") along with a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs) and the Samsung HZ25W has measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic LX100 and Samsung HZ25W in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the LX100 against the HZ25W.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the LX100 and HZ25W is 83 and 70 respectively.

Generally, its hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the LX100 and HZ25W.

Clearly, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The LX100 having a larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic LX100 will provide you with extra detail having an extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more recent LX100 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.