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Panasonic LX100 II vs Pentax S1

Portability
81
Imaging
57
Features
75
Overall
64
Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II front
 
Pentax Optio S1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Panasonic LX100 II vs Pentax S1 Key Specs

Panasonic LX100 II
(Full Review)
  • 17MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
  • 392g - 115 x 66 x 64mm
  • Announced August 2018
  • Old Model is Panasonic LX100
Pentax S1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Launched March 2011
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Panasonic LX100 II vs Pentax S1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 II over the Pentax S1

 LX100 II S1 
LaunchedAugust 2018March 2011More modern by 91 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1240k230kCrisper display (+1010k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Panasonic LX100 II

 S1 LX100 II 

Common features in the Panasonic LX100 II and Pentax S1

 LX100 II S1 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Panasonic LX100 II vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Pentax S1 size comparison

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

Panasonic LX100 II vs Pentax S1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LX100 II vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Pentax S1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX100 II vs Pentax S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX100 II vs Pentax S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax S1 as a Portrait photography camera
74
focusing manually
MP count good (17MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW files
35
has manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II as a Street photography camera
Pentax S1 as a Street photography camera
77
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
features touch to focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Sports photography info
Pentax S1 Sports photography info
71
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (17MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
great battery pack (340 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Travel photography advice
Pentax S1 Travel photography advice
78
great battery pack (340 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
features touch to focus
MP count good (17MP)
relatively wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.7)
does not offer selfie friendly display
64
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic LX100 II
Landscape photography with Pentax S1
76
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.7)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (17 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (340 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
42
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Vlogging factors
Pentax S1 Vlogging factors
36
relatively wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.7)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does not offer selfie friendly display
missing mic socket
28
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
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Panasonic LX100 II vs Pentax S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX100 II and Pentax S1
 Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 IIPentax Optio S1
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II Pentax Optio S1
Class Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2018-08-22 2011-03-02
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 17 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4736 x 3552 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW format
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-75mm (3.1x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/1.7-2.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 1,240 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,760 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1800 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 11.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100) 3.90 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB DMW-BLE9 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 392 grams (0.86 lbs) 157 grams (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 115 x 66 x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 340 pictures 260 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $998 $174