Panasonic LX100 vs Panasonic ZS100

Lets take a deeper look at the Panasonic LX100 vs Panasonic ZS100, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the LX100 (13MP) and ZS100 (20MP) and the LX100 (Four Thirds) and ZS100 (1") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The LX100 was announced 15 months prior to the ZS100 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the LX100 grades vs the ZS100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic LX100 Gallery and Panasonic ZS100 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic LX100 enjoys physical measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") and a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS100 has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic LX100 vs Panasonic ZS100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the LX100 compared to the ZS100.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the LX100 and ZS100 is 83 and 87 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through technical specs. The picture below will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the LX100 and ZS100.

As you can tell, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The LX100 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic ZS100 will give more detail with its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged LX100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.