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Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic S2

Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
72
Overall
60
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34

Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic S2 Key Specs

Panasonic LX10
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-72mm (F1.4-2.8) lens
  • 310g - 106 x 60 x 42mm
  • Revealed September 2016
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-LX15
  • Superseded the Panasonic LX7
Panasonic S2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 112g - 98 x 57 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic S2 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Panasonic LX10 versus Panasonic S2, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the LX10 (20MP) and S2 (14MP) and the LX10 (1") and S2 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The LX10 was introduced 4 years later than the S2 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic LX10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic S2 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the LX10 matches up versus the S2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX10 over the Panasonic S2

 LX10 S2 
LaunchedSeptember 2016January 2012More recent by 58 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the Panasonic LX10

 S2 LX10 

Common features in the Panasonic LX10 and Panasonic S2

 LX10 S2 
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic S2 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LX10 comes with exterior dimensions of 106mm x 60mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") having a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Panasonic S2 has dimensions of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic LX10 versus Panasonic S2 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the LX10 vs the S2.

Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic S2 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the LX10 and S2 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic S2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic S2 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing specifications. The photograph here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the LX10 and S2.

To sum up, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The LX10 with its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Panasonic LX10 will provide extra detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent LX10 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic S2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic S2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic S2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LX10 Portrait photography info
Panasonic S2 Portrait photography info
65
has manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
34
good MP (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic LX10
Street photography with Panasonic S2
85
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW files
boasts focus by touch
lighter than average in class (310 grams)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (112 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LX10 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic S2 as a Sports photography camera
62
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports tracking focus
bad battery power (260 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
good battery (280 CIPA)
slow fps (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LX10 Travel photography factors
Panasonic S2 Travel photography factors
75
lighter than average in class (310g)
boasts focus by touch
good MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
bad battery power (260 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
71
good battery (280 CIPA)
lighter than others in class (112g)
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LX10 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic S2 Landscape photography factors
70
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
bad battery power (260 shots)
41
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
good battery (280 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LX10 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic S2 as a Vlogging camera
38
quite wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than average in class (310g)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic jack
33
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (112g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
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Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic S2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX10 and Panasonic S2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2
Also called Lumix DMC-LX15 -
Class Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2016-09-19 2012-01-09
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 49 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-72mm (3.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/1.4-2.8 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.10 m (at Auto ISO) 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, Auto w/ red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MP4, H.264, AAC Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 310 grams (0.68 lbs) 112 grams (0.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 106 x 60 x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") 98 x 57 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 20 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 581 not tested
Other
Battery life 260 images 280 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 sec (3 shots)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $700 $109