Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic ZS1

Let's look much closer at the Panasonic LX100 II versus Panasonic ZS1, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the LX100 II (17MP) and ZS1 (10MP) and the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and ZS1 (1/2.5") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The LX100 II was introduced 9 years after the ZS1 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic ZS1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the LX100 II grades against the ZS1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic LX100 II Gallery & Panasonic ZS1 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic LX100 II enjoys physical 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 ZS1 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic LX100 II versus Panasonic ZS1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the LX100 II compared to the ZS1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LX100 II and ZS1 is 81 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking specs. The pic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the LX100 II and ZS1.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The LX100 II with its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic LX100 II will resolve more detail using its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent LX100 II will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.