Panasonic LX5 vs Samsung NX100

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Panasonic LX5 vs Samsung NX100, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the LX5 (10MP) and NX100 (15MP) and the LX5 (1/1.63") and NX100 (APS-C) use different sensor sizing.

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The LX5 was unveiled 16 months after the NX100 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LX5 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the LX5 scores versus the NX100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 and Samsung NX100. The full galleries are available at Panasonic LX5 Gallery and Samsung NX100 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LX5 provides exterior measurements of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Samsung NX100 has proportions of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the LX5 versus the NX100.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the LX5 and NX100 is 88 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking a spec sheet. The pic underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the LX5 and NX100.

As you can see, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The LX5 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Samsung NX100 will give extra detail having an extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent LX5 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.