Nikon S70 vs Panasonic LX100 II

Here is a detailed analysis of the Nikon S70 versus Panasonic LX100 II, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the S70 (12MP) and LX100 II (17MP) and the S70 (1/2.3") and LX100 II (Four Thirds) come with different sensor sizing.

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The S70 was unveiled 10 years earlier than the LX100 II and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Nikon S70 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the S70 matches up versus the LX100 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S70 and Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S70 Gallery and Panasonic LX100 II Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S70 comes with outside dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Panasonic LX100 II has dimensions of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") and a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs).

See the Nikon S70 versus Panasonic LX100 II in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the S70 versus the LX100 II.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S70 and LX100 II is 95 and 81 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by going through technical specs. The graphic below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S70 and LX100 II.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S70 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Panasonic LX100 II will show more detail having an extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older S70 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.