Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic L1
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Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic L1 Key Specs
(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
- Released August 2018
- Succeeded the Panasonic LX100
(Full Review)
- 7MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 606g - 146 x 87 x 77mm
- Revealed April 2007

Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic L1 Overview
Below is a complete review of the Panasonic LX100 II versus Panasonic L1, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR and both of them are built by Panasonic. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the LX100 II (17MP) and L1 (7MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

The LX100 II was released 11 years later than the L1 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic L1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the LX100 II grades vs the L1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic L1 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic LX100 II Gallery and Panasonic L1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 II over the Panasonic L1
LX100 II | L1 | |||
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Revealed | August 2018 | ![]() | April 2007 | More recent by 139 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 1240k | ![]() | 207k | Sharper display (+1033k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic L1 over the Panasonic LX100 II
L1 | LX100 II |
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Common features in the Panasonic LX100 II and Panasonic L1
LX100 II | L1 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen |
Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic L1 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic LX100 II enjoys outside dimensions of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") along with a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Panasonic L1 has specifications of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") with a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic LX100 II versus Panasonic L1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the LX100 II against the L1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the LX100 II and L1 is 81 and 65 respectively.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic L1 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the LX100 II and L1.
Clearly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic LX100 II to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent LX100 II should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic L1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic L1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 |
Class | Large Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2018-08-22 | 2007-04-11 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 17 megapixel | 7 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4736 x 3552 | 3136 x 2352 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens zoom range | 24-75mm (3.1x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/1.7-2.8 | - |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 45 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
Display resolution | 1,240k dots | 207k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,760k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.46x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 1800 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 11.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100) | 13.00 m |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | - |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | None |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | - |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | DMW-BLE9 lithium-ion battery & USB charger | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 392g (0.86 lb) | 606g (1.34 lb) |
Dimensions | 115 x 66 x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") | 146 x 87 x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 photographs | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) | SD/MMC card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $998 | $1,500 |