Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic LX100

The following is a thorough review of the Panasonic S1 and Panasonic LX100, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both are created by Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the S1 (24MP) and LX100 (13MP) and the S1 (Full frame) and LX100 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The S1 was unveiled 4 years after the LX100 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the S1 matches up vs the LX100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100. The full galleries are available at Panasonic S1 Gallery and Panasonic LX100 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S1 comes with outer measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") having a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs) and the Panasonic LX100 has proportions of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic S1 and Panasonic LX100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the S1 vs the LX100.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1 and LX100 is 54 and 83 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The image here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S1 and LX100.

Plainly, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S1 using its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Panasonic S1 will provide extra detail having an extra 11MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The newer S1 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.