Samsung NX100 vs Panasonic LX7

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Samsung NX100 vs Panasonic LX7

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APS-C 369.7mm²
14.6 megapixels

Go in depth with our full Samsung NX100 Review.
See real-world photos taken with the NX100.

1/1.7 inch 43.3mm²
10.1 megapixels
24.00mm - 90.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Panasonic LX7 Review.
See real-world photos taken with the LX7.

Succeeded by the Samsung NX200
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Succeeded by the Panasonic LX10
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Differences

Samsung NX100 advantages over Panasonic LX7

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1/1.7 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 5.16 vs 1.92 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Fast startup
~1.10 vs 3.7 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Higher effective ISO

Higher effective ISO

Maximum effective ISO is an estimate of the highest sensitivity at which a camera can capture excellent quality photos.

Cameras with higher effective ISO will be better choices for indoor photography, night shooting, and indoor sports photography, especially if you intend to make large prints.

You can learn more at our glossary entry.

Maximum effective ISO test data courtesy of DxO Mark.
NX100 test data on DxO Mark LX7 test data on DxO Mark

563 vs 147 iso
Take photos in low light with less noise
Longer stills battery life
More info

Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

420 vs 330 shots
Capture more photos
Thinner
34 mm vs 45 mm
Thinner
More pixels
14.6 vs 10.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Panasonic LX7 advantages over Samsung NX100

Less expensive
$500 vs $600 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Integrated ND filter
Yes vs No
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
More dots on screen
920k vs 614k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video
Less shutter lag
0.24 vs 0.43 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Longer exposure
250 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster JPEG shooting
11.1 fps vs 2.9 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
12 vs 8 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Higher extended ISO
12800 vs 6400 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Neither provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

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Fast lens; Sharp lens; Rock-solid image stabilization; Fast autofocus and shutter lag; Level gauge.
Sluggish startup; Battery life lower; Switches can change accidentally; Slow buffer clearing.
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The Competition

Compared to Sony NEX-5

Samsung NX100

Sony NEX-5

$799
APS-C

Less expensive
Longer stills battery life

$700
APS-C

Lens selection
In-camera panoramas

Compare Samsung NX100 vs Sony NEX-5

Panasonic LX7

Sony NEX-5

$297
1/1.7 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$700
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Panasonic LX7 vs Sony NEX-5

Compared to Sony NEX-5N

Samsung NX100

Sony NEX-5N

$799
APS-C

Less expensive
Fast startup

$700
APS-C

Lens selection
In-camera panoramas

Compare Samsung NX100 vs Sony NEX-5N

Panasonic LX7

Sony NEX-5N

$297
1/1.7 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$700
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Panasonic LX7 vs Sony NEX-5N

Compared to Samsung EX2F

Samsung NX100

Samsung EX2F

$799
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$479
1/1.7 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Samsung NX100 vs Samsung EX2F

Panasonic LX7

Samsung EX2F

$297
1/1.7 inch

Longer stills battery life
More dots on screen

$479
1/1.7 inch

Slower slow-motion
In-camera panoramas

Compare Panasonic LX7 vs Samsung EX2F

Compared to Sony NEX-6

Samsung NX100

Sony NEX-6

$799
APS-C

Less expensive
Fast startup

$549
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

Compare Samsung NX100 vs Sony NEX-6

Panasonic LX7

Sony NEX-6

$297
1/1.7 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$549
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Panasonic LX7 vs Sony NEX-6

Compared to Panasonic LX10

Samsung NX100

Panasonic LX10

$799
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$548
1 inch

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Samsung NX100 vs Panasonic LX10

Panasonic LX7

Panasonic LX10

$297
1/1.7 inch

More telephoto lens reach
Longer stills battery life

$548
1 inch

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

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