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Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic S1H

Portability
81
Imaging
57
Features
75
Overall
64
Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
Portability
52
Imaging
75
Features
87
Overall
79

Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic S1H Key Specs

Panasonic LX100 II
(Full Review)
  • 17MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
  • 392g - 115 x 66 x 64mm
  • Announced August 2018
  • Succeeded the Panasonic LX100
Panasonic S1H
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 5952 x 3988 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1052g - 151 x 114 x 110mm
  • Launched August 2019
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Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic S1H Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Panasonic LX100 II and Panasonic S1H, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless and both are designed by Panasonic. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the LX100 II (17MP) and S1H (24MP) and the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and S1H (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The LX100 II was brought out 12 months earlier than the S1H which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the LX100 II grades vs the S1H with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 II over the Panasonic S1H

 LX100 II S1H 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Panasonic LX100 II

 S1H LX100 II 
LaunchedAugust 2019August 2018More modern by 12 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2330k1240kSharper display (+1090k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Panasonic LX100 II and Panasonic S1H

 LX100 II S1H 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic S1H Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LX100 II enjoys outside 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) and the Panasonic S1H has dimensions of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic LX100 II and Panasonic S1H in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the LX100 II vs the S1H.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic S1H size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the LX100 II and S1H is 81 and 52 respectively.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic S1H top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic S1H Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over specs. The image underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the LX100 II and S1H.

All in all, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The LX100 II due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Panasonic S1H will offer extra detail having its extra 7MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged LX100 II is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic S1H sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic S1H Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic S1H Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic LX100 II
Portrait photography with Panasonic S1H
74
manual focus
good MP (17 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detection focus
supports RAW formats
85
has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/320 seconds)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II as a Street photography camera
Panasonic S1H as a Street photography camera
77
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
offers touch to focus
good ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
69
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
comes with touch focus
weather sealing
good high ISO (51,200)
more heavy than others (1,052 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Sports photography info
Panasonic S1H Sports photography info
71
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (17 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
great battery pack (340 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
terrible battery power (400 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic LX100 II
Travel photography with Panasonic S1H
78
great battery pack (340 per charge)
has bluetooth
offers touch to focus
good MP (17 megapixels)
fairly wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.7)
does not contain selfie friendly display
64
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
comes with touch focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
terrible battery power (400 per charge)
more heavy than others (1,052g)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Landscape photography advice
Panasonic S1H Landscape photography advice
76
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.7)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (17MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (340 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
80
has manual focus
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
terrible battery power (400 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Vlogging highlights
Panasonic S1H Vlogging highlights
36
fairly wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.7)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no external mic jack
70
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect autofocus
high video quality (5952 x 3988 resolution)
does have microphone jack
more heavy than others (1,052g)
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Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic S1H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX100 II and Panasonic S1H
 Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 IIPanasonic Lumix DC-S1H
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H
Category Large Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2018-08-22 2019-08-28
Body design Large Sensor Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 224.9mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 17 megapixel 24 megapixel
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
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 49 225
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Leica L
Lens focal range 24-75mm (3.1x) -
Maximum aperture f/1.7-2.8 -
Macro focus range 3cm -
Available lenses - 30
Crop factor 2.1 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3" 3.2"
Resolution of display 1,240 thousand dot 2,330 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,760 thousand dot 5,760 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1800 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 11.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
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./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/320 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 5952 x 3988 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 5952x3988
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
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 392 grams (0.86 lb) 1052 grams (2.32 lb)
Dimensions 115 x 66 x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 340 photos 400 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots 1 Two
Cost at launch $998 $3,998