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

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Samsung Pro815 ×
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 ×
General
ModelSamsung Pro815Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100
BrandSamsungPanasonic
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.samsung.comhttps://www.panasonic.com
Model numberPro815LX100
Camera formatEVFMid-Sized
Release year (year)20052014
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)132115
Width (mm)5355
Height (mm)8766
Weight (g)850393
Waterproof--
Successor-Panasonic LX100
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDLive MOS
Sensor manufacturer-Panasonic
Effective megapixels (MP)812.8
Sensor format2/3 inch4/3
Sensor area (mm²)58.08224.9
Sensor width (mm)8.817.3
Sensor height (mm)6.613
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)2.73.77
Aspect ratio4:3, 3:24:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filter-None
Self-cleaning-+
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score-67
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
  • 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)
  • 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)
Image file format
  • ccd raw
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw
  • raw + jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)2.511.6
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 160x120
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)-60
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI (Motion JPEG)AVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Digital 2ch) / MP4 (Audio format AAC 2ch)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video+-
Video usable as viewfinder--
Hd video out-+
Hd video connection-HDMI
Lens and Optics
LensSchneider-Kreuznach VarioplanLEICA DC VARIO-SUMMILUX
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 420.0024.00 - 75.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)2.00 - 108.009.00 - 34.00
Zoom ratio (x)153.13
Aperture range (f)0.22 - 0.450.06 - 0.59
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)1050
Macro focus range (cm)3 - 300-
Optical image stabilization-+
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 1.0
  • 4.0
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type1 or 9-point autofocusContrast Detection: 49-area, Custom Multi, 1-area (flexible / scalable), Pinpoint, Face/Eye Detection, Tracking
Auto focus assist light-+
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder type0.44" 235kpix EVF and 1.44" 115kpix top LCD0.38-inch EVF (Live View Finder), 2764K-dots equivalent (field sequential), ~100% coverage, ~1.39x / 0.7x (35mm equiv
Focus peaking-+
Evf resolution (dots)235,000921,600
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)-0.7
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)-1.39
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)3.53
Rear display resolution (dots)235,000921,600
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1016
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)-25,600
Minimum iso (native)-200
Iso settingsAuto, 50, 100, 200, 400Auto, Intelligent ISO, ISO 200 - 25600, extendable to 100; 1 or 1/3 EV steps
Auto iso mode-+
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom 1
  • custom 2
  • daylight
  • fluorescent_h
  • fluorescent_l
  • tungsten
  • 000k in 100k steps)
  • 500-10
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temperature setting (2
  • daylight
  • flash
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set 1/2/3/4
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 301/16000 - 60
Bulb mode-+
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti, Center-weighted, Spot, AF SpotIntelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesNight, Portrait, Children, Landscape, Close-Up, Text, Sunset, Dawn, Backlight, Fireworks, Beach & SnowCreative Control: Expressive, Retro, Old Days, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, Monochrome, Dynamic Monochrome, Rough Monochrome
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 3
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)++
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash+-
Flash modes
  • auto
  • off
  • on
  • red-eye reduction
  • slow sync
  • slow sync with red-eye reduction
  • 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
Flash range descriptionWide: 0.1 - 7.7m; Tele: 1.5 - 3.7mBundled flash has GN=7m (ISO 100)
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
  • c
  • cf1
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs support-UHS-I
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • ccd raw
  • raw
  • raw + jpeg
Connectivity
1↑Built-in wi-fi-+
NFC-+
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • optional infra-red
  • via wi-fi
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
  • micro hdmi (type-d)
  • micro-b usb 2.0
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.660.7
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)2.511.6
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)12
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 factorProprietary SLB-1974Proprietary
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • 1025mah lithium-ion rechargeable
  • 7.2v
Batteries included1 x Proprietary SLB-1974 7.4v Li-Ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included-+
Internal charging supported--
Software
Included software
  • digimax master
  • digimax reader
  • usb drivers
  • adobe reader
  • loiloscope (trial version)
  • photofunstudio 9.6pe
  • silkypix developer studio
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
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Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresSuper macro mode is available only from 50 - 100mm equivalent focal lengths.16MP 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 recording



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