Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony S2000
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Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony S2000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 17MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
- 392g - 115 x 66 x 64mm
- Launched August 2018
- Earlier Model is Panasonic LX100
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
- Introduced January 2010

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony S2000 Overview
Here is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony S2000, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the LX100 II (17MP) and S2000 (10MP) and the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and S2000 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

The LX100 II was released 8 years later than the S2000 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony S2000 being a Compact camera.
Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the LX100 II grades vs the S2000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony S2000 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic LX100 II Gallery & Sony S2000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 II over the Sony S2000
LX100 II | S2000 | |||
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Introduced | August 2018 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 105 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display resolution | 1240k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+1010k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Panasonic LX100 II
S2000 | LX100 II |
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Common features in the Panasonic LX100 II and Sony S2000
LX100 II | S2000 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen |
Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LX100 II provides exterior dimensions of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Sony S2000 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Check the Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony S2000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the LX100 II vs the S2000.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the LX100 II and S2000 is 81 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing only by reading specifications. The photograph underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the LX100 II and S2000.
Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The LX100 II due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic LX100 II will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern LX100 II should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony S2000 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2018-08-22 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 17 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4736 x 3552 | 3456 x 2592 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-75mm (3.1x) | 33-105mm (3.2x) |
Maximum aperture | f/1.7-2.8 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 1,240 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,760 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 1800 seconds | 1 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1200 seconds |
Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 11.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100) | 3.30 m |
Flash options | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 640x480 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 392 gr (0.86 lbs) | 167 gr (0.37 lbs) |
Dimensions | 115 x 66 x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") | 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 shots | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $998 | $225 |