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Comparison of Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 and Samsung Pro815 [S]ave

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 ×
Samsung Pro815 ×
General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-LX100Samsung Pro815
BrandPanasonicSamsung
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttps://www.samsung.com
Model numberLX100Pro815
Camera formatMid-SizedEVF
Release year (year)20142005
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)115132
Width (mm)5553
Height (mm)6687
Weight (g)393850
Waterproof--
SuccessorPanasonic LX100-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeLive MOSCCD
Sensor manufacturerPanasonic-
Effective megapixels (MP)12.88
Sensor format4/32/3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)224.958.08
Sensor width (mm)17.38.8
Sensor height (mm)136.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)3.772.7
Aspect ratio4:34:3, 3:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterNone-
Self-cleaning+-
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score67-
Dxo color depth score (bit)22.3-
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)12.5-
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)553-
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1536 x 1536(2.4 mp 1:1)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2112 x 1408(3.0 mp 3:2)
  • 2240 x 2240(5.0 mp 1:1)
  • 2976 x 2232(6.6 mp 4:3)
  • 3088 x 3088(9.5 mp 1:1)
  • 3120 x 2086(6.5 mp 3:2)
  • 3840 x 2160(8.3 mp 16:9)
  • 4112 x 3088(12.7 mp 4:3)
  • 4272 x 2856(12.2 mp 3:2)
  • 4480 x 2520(11.3 mp 16:9)
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 1632 x 1224(2.0 mp 4:3)
  • 2400 x 1800(4.3 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 1840(6.0 mp other)
  • 3264 x 2176(7.1 mp 3:2)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw
  • raw + jpeg
  • ccd raw
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Continuous-mode (fps)11.62.5
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
  • 640x480
  • 160x120
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)60-
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Digital 2ch) / MP4 (Audio format AAC 2ch)AVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video-+
Video usable as viewfinder--
Hd video out+-
Hd video connectionHDMI-
Lens and Optics
LensLEICA DC VARIO-SUMMILUXSchneider-Kreuznach Varioplan
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)24.00 - 75.0028.00 - 420.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)9.00 - 34.002.00 - 108.00
Zoom ratio (x)3.1315
Aperture range (f)0.06 - 0.590.22 - 0.45
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5010
Macro focus range (cm)-3 - 300
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 1.0
  • 4.0
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection: 49-area, Custom Multi, 1-area (flexible / scalable), Pinpoint, Face/Eye Detection, Tracking1 or 9-point autofocus
Auto focus assist light+-
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder type0.38-inch EVF (Live View Finder), 2764K-dots equivalent (field sequential), ~100% coverage, ~1.39x / 0.7x (35mm equiv0.44" 235kpix EVF and 1.44" 115kpix top LCD
Focus peaking+-
Evf resolution (dots)921,600235,000
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.7-
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)1.39-
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33.5
Rear display resolution (dots)921,600235,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1610
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)25,600-
Minimum iso (native)200-
Iso settingsAuto, Intelligent ISO, ISO 200 - 25600, extendable to 100; 1 or 1/3 EV stepsAuto, 50, 100, 200, 400
Auto iso mode+-
White balance settings
  • 000k in 100k steps)
  • 500-10
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temperature setting (2
  • daylight
  • flash
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set 1/2/3/4
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom 1
  • custom 2
  • daylight
  • fluorescent_h
  • fluorescent_l
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/16000 - 601/4000 - 30
Bulb mode+-
Exposure compensation+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesIntelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, SpotMulti, Center-weighted, Spot, AF Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesCreative Control: Expressive, Retro, Old Days, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, Monochrome, Dynamic Monochrome, Rough MonochromeNight, Portrait, Children, Landscape, Close-Up, Text, Sunset, Dawn, Backlight, Fireworks, Beach & Snow
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 3
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)++
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash-+
Flash modes
  • 1st. curtain sync
  • 2nd curtain sync.
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • forced on/red-eye reduction
  • slow sync.
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • off
  • on
  • red-eye reduction
  • slow sync
  • slow sync with red-eye reduction
Flash range descriptionBundled flash has GN=7m (ISO 100)Wide: 0.1 - 7.7m; Tele: 1.5 - 3.7m
Max flash sync (s)1/4000-
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot ShoeHot Shoe
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • c
  • cf1
Uhs supportUHS-I-
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • raw
  • raw + jpeg
  • ccd raw
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi+-
NFC+-
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • via wi-fi
  • optional infra-red
Connections (extended)
  • micro hdmi (type-d)
  • micro-b usb 2.0
  • dc input
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.70.66
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.73-
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.73-
Camera penalizes early shutter press+-
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)11.62.5
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)130-
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)11.4-
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)22-
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)11.1-
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)21-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.18-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.17-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.05-
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.62-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.02-
Startup time (s)21
Play -> record time (s)1-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)4.5-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)300-
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)270-
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary SLB-1974
Usable battery types
  • 1025mah lithium-ion rechargeable
  • 7.2v
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary SLB-1974 7.4v Li-Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included+-
Internal charging supported--
Software
Included software
  • adobe reader
  • loiloscope (trial version)
  • photofunstudio 9.6pe
  • silkypix developer studio
  • digimax master
  • digimax reader
  • usb drivers
Os compatibility-
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and features16MP 4/3 sensor (12.8MP effective), 24-75mm eq. f/1.7-2.8 Leica lens, hi-res EVF, 11 fps full-res burst mode, 4K video recordingSuper macro mode is available only from 50 - 100mm equivalent focal lengths.



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