Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic S1

Let's take a more detailed look at the Panasonic LX100 II and Panasonic S1, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless and they are both designed by Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the LX100 II (17MP) and S1 (24MP) and the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and S1 (Full frame) possess different sensor sizes.

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The LX100 II was announced 5 months before the S1 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the LX100 II matches up versus the S1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II and Panasonic Lumix DC-S1. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic LX100 II Gallery and Panasonic S1 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LX100 II features external dimensions of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S1 has proportions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") having a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic LX100 II and Panasonic S1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the LX100 II vs the S1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LX100 II and S1 is 81 and 54 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing technical specs. The visual below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the LX100 II and S1.

As you can tell, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The LX100 II having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Panasonic S1 will offer you more detail with its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively.