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Panasonic LX100 vs Panasonic SZ1

Portability
83
Imaging
51
Features
73
Overall
59
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Panasonic LX100 vs Panasonic SZ1 Key Specs

Panasonic LX100
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
  • 393g - 115 x 66 x 55mm
  • Revealed September 2014
  • Renewed by Panasonic LX100 II
Panasonic SZ1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 131g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Panasonic LX100 vs Panasonic SZ1 Overview

Below is a thorough review of the Panasonic LX100 versus Panasonic SZ1, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both built by Panasonic. The resolution of the LX100 (13MP) and the SZ1 (16MP) is very close but the LX100 (Four Thirds) and SZ1 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The LX100 was announced 2 years later than the SZ1 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic LX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic SZ1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the LX100 scores against the SZ1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 over the Panasonic SZ1

 LX100 SZ1 
LaunchedSeptember 2014January 2012More recent by 33 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ1 over the Panasonic LX100

 SZ1 LX100 

Common features in the Panasonic LX100 and Panasonic SZ1

 LX100 SZ1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Panasonic LX100 vs Panasonic SZ1 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LX100 offers exterior measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") with a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ1 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic LX100 versus Panasonic SZ1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the LX100 and the SZ1.

Panasonic LX100 vs Panasonic SZ1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LX100 and SZ1 is 83 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic LX100 vs Panasonic SZ1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LX100 vs Panasonic SZ1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching a spec sheet. The visual here might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the LX100 and SZ1.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The LX100 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic SZ1 will result in extra detail with its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern LX100 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Panasonic LX100 vs Panasonic SZ1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX100 vs Panasonic SZ1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX100 vs Panasonic SZ1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic LX100
Portrait photography with Panasonic SZ1
70
manual focus
megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has face detection focusing
exports RAW files
34
decent MP (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LX100 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic SZ1 as a Street photography camera
76
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
features focus via touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (131g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LX100 Sports photography details
Panasonic SZ1 Sports photography details
67
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (13MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
no phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LX100 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic SZ1 as a Travel photography camera
75
features focus via touch
megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
rather wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
70
lighter than competitors in class (131g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LX100 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic SZ1 as a Landscape photography camera
73
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.7)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (13MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
43
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LX100 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic SZ1 as a Vlogging camera
35
rather wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.7)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone port
32
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (131 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
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Panasonic LX100 vs Panasonic SZ1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX100 and Panasonic SZ1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1
Type Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-09-15 2012-01-09
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4112 x 3088 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 49 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-75mm (3.1x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/1.7-2.8 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,764k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100) 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 393g (0.87 pounds) 131g (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 115 x 66 x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 67 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 553 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 images 250 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $800 $179