• 4/3 224.9mm2
  • 12.8 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 75.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.6 inch 22.4mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 28.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Panasonic LX100 advantages over Samsung Galaxy S6

  • Focus peaking
    Peaker vs Non-peaker
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Larger sensor
    4/3 vs 1/2.6 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 3.77 vs 1.12 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • More telephoto lens reach
    75 mm vs 28 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Shoots 24p video
    Yes vs No
    Gives your movies a big-screen feel
  • Hot shoe
    Hot shoe vs None
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Wider angle lens
    24 mm vs 28 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Bulb shutter
    Bulb vs No bulb
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Higher extended ISO
    25600 vs 800 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Samsung Galaxy S6 advantages over Panasonic LX100

  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Yes vs No
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    GPS vs None
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Yes vs No
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Internal flash
    Internal flash vs None
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Thinner
    6 mm vs 55 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    138g vs 393g
    Lighter weight
  • Higher-res screen
    3686k vs 307k pixels
    More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
  • More pixels
    16.0 vs 12.8 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Headphone jack
    Yes vs No
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Shoot 4K video
    Both provide
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • In-camera panoramas
    Both provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Both provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Manual focus
    Both provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video

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Review Excerpt

  • Very good image quality; Great performance in most respects; Bright zoom lens with good macro performance; Photographer-friendly body easily fits in a coat pocket or small bag; Roomy, high-res built-in viewfinder; Decent battery life

  • Won't fit in a pants pocket; Relatively low resolution by modern standards; Zoom lens has only a modest telephoto; Soft corners at wide or tele positions; Aperture dial is too easily bumped; Bundled flash is fairly weak

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The Competition

Compared to Sony RX100 III

Panasonic LX100
Sony RX100 III
  • $598
  • 4/3
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor
  • $748
  • 1 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • Internal flash

Compare Panasonic LX100 vs Sony RX100 III

Samsung Galaxy S6
Sony RX100 III
  • $649
  • 1/2.6 inch
  • Shoot 4K video
  • Touchscreen
  • $748
  • 1 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor

Compare Samsung Galaxy S6 vs Sony RX100 III

Compared to Canon G7X

Panasonic LX100
Canon G7X
  • $598
  • 4/3
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $699
  • 1 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Panasonic LX100 vs Canon G7X

Samsung Galaxy S6
Canon G7X
  • $649
  • 1/2.6 inch
  • Shoot 4K video
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $699
  • 1 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor

Compare Samsung Galaxy S6 vs Canon G7X

Compared to Olympus XZ-2

Panasonic LX100
Olympus XZ-2
  • $598
  • 4/3
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $470
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Panasonic LX100 vs Olympus XZ-2

Samsung Galaxy S6
Olympus XZ-2
  • $649
  • 1/2.6 inch
  • Shoot 4K video
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $470
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Samsung Galaxy S6 vs Olympus XZ-2

Compared to Canon G1X Mark II

Panasonic LX100
Canon G1X Mark II
  • $598
  • 4/3
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $599
  • 1.5 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Panasonic LX100 vs Canon G1X Mark II

Samsung Galaxy S6
Canon G1X Mark II
  • $649
  • 1/2.6 inch
  • Shoot 4K video
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $599
  • 1.5 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor

Compare Samsung Galaxy S6 vs Canon G1X Mark II

Compared to Leica D-LUX (Typ 109)

Panasonic LX100
Leica D-LUX (Typ 109)
  • $598
  • 4/3
  • Less expensive
  • Lacks anti-aliasing filter
  • $875
  • 4/3
  • Has anti-aliasing filter

Compare Panasonic LX100 vs Leica D-LUX (Typ 109)

Samsung Galaxy S6
Leica D-LUX (Typ 109)
  • $649
  • 1/2.6 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Built-in Bluetooth
  • $875
  • 4/3
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor

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