Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic XS1

The following is a in depth review of the Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic XS1, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the LX100 II (17MP) and the XS1 (16MP) is pretty close but the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and XS1 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The LX100 II was unveiled 5 years after the XS1 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic XS1 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the LX100 II grades vs the XS1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II & Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic LX100 II Gallery & Panasonic XS1 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic LX100 II enjoys exterior measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") and a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Panasonic XS1 has sizing of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") having a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic XS1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the LX100 II and the XS1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the LX100 II and XS1 is 81 and 97 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the LX100 II and XS1.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The LX100 II using its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic LX100 II will render extra detail having an extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern LX100 II will have a benefit in sensor tech.