Samsung NX100 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3

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      Specifications

      General Samsung NX100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
      BrandSamsungPanasonic
      ModelNX100Lumix DMC-LX3
      Successor ModelSamsung NX200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeMirrorlessStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Samsung NX100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
      Sensor TypeCMOSCCD
      Sensor SizeAPS-C1/1.63-inch
      Sensor Dimensions23.4 x 15.6 mm8.07 x 5.56 mm
      Total Pixels15 Megapixel11.3 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels15 Megapixel10.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 6,40080 - 6,400
      Photo Samsung NX100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
      ProcessorDRIMe Engine
      Max Image Resolution4592 x 30563648 x 2736
      Other Resolutions4592 x 2584, 3872 x 2592, 3872 x 2176, 3008 x 2000, 3008 x 1688, 1920 x 1280, 1920 x 1080, 1472 x 9763968 x 2232, 3776 x 2520, 3328 x 1872, 3168 x 2112, 3072 x 2304, 2784 x 1568, 2656 x 1768, 2560 x 1920, 2208 x 1248, 2112 x 1408, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:94:3, 3:2, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsNormal, Fine, SuperfineFine, Standard
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto WB, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent White, Fluorescent NW,Fluorescent Daylight, Tungsten, Flash WB, Custom Set, Color Temp. (Manual)
      Micro adjustment: Amber/Blue/Green/Magenta, 7 steps respectively
      WB Bracketing3 frames from +/-1 to +/-3 in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis
      Focus Samsung NX100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Single
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points15
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Samsung NX100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
      Lens MountSamsung NX
      Crop Factor1.5x
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range24 - 60 mm
      Optical Zoom2.5x
      Maximum Aperturef/2.0 - 2.8
      Min Normal Focus Distance50 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance1 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Samsung NX100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyVGA AMOLED
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution614k dot460k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Samsung NX100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
      ViewfinderElectronic (optional)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Shutter Samsung NX100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting3.0 fps2.5 fps
      Flash Samsung NX100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Fill-in
      1st/2nd Curtain
      Smart Flash
      Manual
      Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Flash Range8.30 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/180 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemOptional Samsung external flashes: SEF15A, SEF20A, SEF42A
      External Flash ConnectionAccessory hot-shoeShoe Mount
      Exposure Samsung NX100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAutomatic
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      DXO Samsung NX100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
      DxO Low Light ISO56394
      DxO Color Depth22.619.6
      DxO Dynamic Range10.710.8
      DxO Overall Score6239
      Video Samsung NX100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
      Internal Recording Modes30 fps, mono sound, MP4 (H.264)
      Video FormatsH.264
      Max Video Resolution1280 x 7201280 x 720
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Samsung NX100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Samsung NX100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Optional SR9NX01
      Environmental Samsung NX100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32-104°F (0-40°C)
      Physical Samsung NX100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
      Dimensions120 x 71 x 35 mm (4.72 x 2.8 x 1.38")109 x 60 x 27 mm (4.29 x 2.36 x 1.06")
      Weight (inc. batteries)282 g (0.62 lb / 9.95 oz)265 g (0.58 lb / 9.35 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)7.5 x 5.5 x 3"
      Package Weight1.75 lb
      Power and Storage Samsung NX100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
      Battery PackBP1130
      Battery Life420 shots
      Internal Storage50 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHCSingle Slot: SD/MMC/SDHC
      Other Samsung NX100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
      Self Timer 2 sec to 30 secYes (2 or 10 sec)
      Orientation Sensor


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