Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic S1
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Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 17MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
- 392g - 115 x 66 x 64mm
- Released August 2018
- Succeeded the Panasonic LX100
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 1021g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
- Announced February 2019
Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic S1 Overview
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.
Photography GlossaryThe 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.
Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic S1 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 II over the Panasonic S1
LX100 II | S1 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Panasonic LX100 II
S1 | LX100 II | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen sizing | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 2100k | 1240k | Clearer screen (+860k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic LX100 II and Panasonic S1
LX100 II | S1 | |||
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Announced | August 2018 | February 2019 | Similar generation | |
Manually focus | More precise focus | |||
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison
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.
Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison
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.
Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic S1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 |
Class | Large Sensor Compact | Pro Mirrorless |
Released | 2018-08-22 | 2019-02-01 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 35.6 x 23.8mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 847.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 17 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4736 x 3552 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 51200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 204800 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 100 | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 225 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Leica L |
Lens focal range | 24-75mm (3.1x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/1.7-2.8 | - |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 30 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3.2 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,240 thousand dot | 2,100 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,760 thousand dot | 5,760 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.78x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1800s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/16000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 11.0 frames/s | 9.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash options | no built-in flash | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/320s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | DMW-BLE9 lithium-ion battery & USB charger | Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 392g (0.86 pounds) | 1021g (2.25 pounds) |
Dimensions | 115 x 66 x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") | 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 95 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 25.2 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 14.5 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 3333 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 shots | 380 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) | - |
Storage slots | 1 | Two |
Cost at launch | $998 | $2,498 |