Panasonic LX100 II vs Pentax S1

On this page, we are comparing the Panasonic LX100 II and Pentax S1, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the LX100 II (17MP) and S1 (14MP) and the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and S1 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The LX100 II was introduced 7 years after the S1 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax S1 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the LX100 II scores versus the S1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II & Pentax Optio S1. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic LX100 II Gallery & Pentax S1 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LX100 II offers exterior dimensions of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") having a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Pentax S1 has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic LX100 II and Pentax S1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the LX100 II vs the S1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the LX100 II and S1 is 81 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at specs. The picture underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the LX100 II and S1.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The LX100 II having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic LX100 II will give greater detail using its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics more aggressively. The younger LX100 II is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.