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Panasonic LX100 vs Samsung PL210

Portability
83
Imaging
51
Features
73
Overall
59
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 front
 
Samsung PL210 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Panasonic LX100 vs Samsung PL210 Key Specs

Panasonic LX100
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
  • 393g - 115 x 66 x 55mm
  • Introduced September 2014
  • Successor is Panasonic LX100 II
Samsung PL210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Panasonic LX100 vs Samsung PL210 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Panasonic LX100 vs Samsung PL210, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the LX100 (13MP) and the PL210 (14MP) is fairly similar but the LX100 (Four Thirds) and PL210 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The LX100 was brought out 3 years after the PL210 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the LX100 scores against the PL210 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 over the Samsung PL210

 LX100 PL210 
LaunchedSeptember 2014January 2011Newer by 45 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Panasonic LX100

 PL210 LX100 

Common features in the Panasonic LX100 and Samsung PL210

 LX100 PL210 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Panasonic LX100 vs Samsung PL210 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic LX100 has got exterior dimensions of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") having a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs) while the Samsung PL210 has specifications of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the LX100 compared to the PL210.

Panasonic LX100 vs Samsung PL210 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LX100 and PL210 is 83 and 99 respectively.

Panasonic LX100 vs Samsung PL210 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LX100 vs Samsung PL210 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing technical specs. The picture below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the LX100 and PL210.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The LX100 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Samsung PL210 will offer greater detail having its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images far more aggressively. The more modern LX100 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic LX100 vs Samsung PL210 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX100 vs Samsung PL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX100 vs Samsung PL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LX100 Portrait photography features
Samsung PL210 Portrait photography features
70
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (13 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LX100 as a Street photography camera
Samsung PL210 as a Street photography camera
76
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
has focus via touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
49
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LX100 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung PL210 as a Sports photography camera
67
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (13 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
has no phase detect autofocus
26
megapixel count good (14MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic LX100
Travel photography with Samsung PL210
75
has focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (13MP)
really wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
71
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LX100 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung PL210 as a Landscape photography camera
73
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.7)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (13MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
37
good maximum aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LX100 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung PL210 as a Vlogging camera
35
really wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.7)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
27
good maximum aperture (f)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
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Panasonic LX100 vs Samsung PL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX100 and Samsung PL210
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100Samsung PL210
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 Samsung PL210
Class Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2014-09-15 2011-01-05
Body design Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4112 x 3088 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 200 -
RAW files
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 49 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-75mm (3.1x) ()
Maximal aperture f/1.7-2.8 -
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,764k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 11.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100) -
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 393g (0.87 lbs) -
Dimensions 115 x 66 x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") 100 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 67 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 553 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) -
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $800 $200