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Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic S5

Portability
81
Imaging
57
Features
75
Overall
64
Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 front
Portability
60
Imaging
76
Features
92
Overall
82

Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic S5 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
  • Old Model is Panasonic LX100
Panasonic S5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.0" Fully Articulated Display
  • 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
  • 714g - 133 x 97 x 82mm
  • Released August 2020
  • Later Model is Panasonic S5 II
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Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic S5 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Panasonic LX100 II versus Panasonic S5, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless and they are both produced by Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the LX100 II (17MP) and S5 (24MP) and the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and S5 (Full frame) provide different sensor sizes.

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The LX100 II was introduced 24 months prior to the S5 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic S5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the LX100 II grades versus the S5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 II over the Panasonic S5

 LX100 II S5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 over the Panasonic LX100 II

 S5 LX100 II 
ReleasedAugust 2020August 2018Fresher by 24 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1840k1240kClearer display (+600k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Panasonic LX100 II and Panasonic S5

 LX100 II S5 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display size3"3.0"Same display dimensions
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic S5 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic LX100 II provides exterior dimensions of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") having a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S5 has specifications of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs).

Check the Panasonic LX100 II versus Panasonic S5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the LX100 II and the S5.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic S5 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LX100 II and S5 is 81 and 60 respectively.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic S5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic S5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing only by going over specs. The visual here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the LX100 II and S5.

All in all, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The LX100 II with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh trickier and the Panasonic S5 will offer you more detail using its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older LX100 II is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic S5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic S5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic S5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Portrait photography advice
Panasonic S5 Portrait photography advice
74
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (17MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW files
85
focusing manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Street photography features
Panasonic S5 Street photography features
77
image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
includes touch focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
78
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
offers focus via touch
weather proofing
above average ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic LX100 II
Sports photography with Panasonic S5
71
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (17 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery power (340 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
81
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic LX100 II
Travel photography with Panasonic S5
78
great battery power (340 shots)
connects via bluetooth
includes touch focus
decent sensor resolution (17MP)
pretty wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
79
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
offers focus via touch
good resolution (24 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Landscape photography features
Panasonic S5 Landscape photography features
76
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.7)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (17 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
great battery power (340 per charge)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
86
focusing manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a good size (3.0")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
above average ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Vlogging features
Panasonic S5 Vlogging features
36
pretty wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.7)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone socket
79
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external microphone socket
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Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic S5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX100 II and Panasonic S5
 Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 IIPanasonic Lumix DC-S5
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
Type Large Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2018-08-22 2020-08-14
Physical type Large Sensor Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip 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
Highest Possible resolution 4736 x 3552 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 25600 51200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 204800
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
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) -
Highest aperture f/1.7-2.8 -
Macro focus range 3cm -
Amount of lenses - 31
Crop factor 2.1 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3" 3.0"
Display resolution 1,240 thousand dots 1,840 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,760 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.74x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1800 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 11.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 392g (0.86 lb) 714g (1.57 lb)
Physical dimensions 115 x 66 x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") 133 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images 440 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card
Card slots 1 Dual
Price at release $998 $1,999