Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic ZS100

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic LX100 II and Panasonic ZS100, both Large Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are created by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the LX100 II (17MP) and the ZS100 (20MP) is relatively comparable but the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and ZS100 (1") offer different sensor measurements.

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The LX100 II was announced 2 years after the ZS100 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the LX100 II grades vs the ZS100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic LX100 II Gallery and Panasonic ZS100 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic LX100 II has outside measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") along with a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS100 has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic LX100 II and Panasonic ZS100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the LX100 II and the ZS100.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LX100 II and ZS100 is 81 and 87 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specs. The image underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the LX100 II and ZS100.

All in all, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The LX100 II with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic ZS100 will show more detail with its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots more aggressively. The newer LX100 II provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.