Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic S3

Here, we will be looking at the Panasonic LX100 II and Panasonic S3, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the LX100 II (17MP) and S3 (14MP) and the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and S3 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The LX100 II was manufactured 7 years later than the S3 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic S3 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the LX100 II grades vs the S3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic LX100 II Gallery and Panasonic S3 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LX100 II offers 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 S3 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic LX100 II and Panasonic S3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the LX100 II vs the S3.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the LX100 II and S3 is 81 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the LX100 II and S3.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The LX100 II featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic LX100 II will give extra detail due to its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The newer LX100 II is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.