Panasonic
Lumix LX10
Pocket 1-inch compact with fast f/1.4-2.8 Leica zoom, 4K video, and tilting touchscreen.
$699
Launch priceReleased Sep 2016
Panasonic
Lumix S1 II
24MP partially stacked full-frame hybrid with high frame rate video, fast burst shooting, and 15-stop V-Log.
$3,199
Launch priceReleased May 2025
Lumix S1 II is 8.7 years newer.
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Wins
Lumix LX10
Wins
Lumix S1 II
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BLumix S1 II has higher IBIS effectiveness (8 stops vs 0 stops)
- BLumix S1 II has higher Max video bit rate (1900 Mbps vs 100 Mbps)
- BLumix S1 II has higher AF points / zones (779 vs 49)
- BLumix S1 II has higher RAW buffer depth (200 frames vs 14 frames)
- BLumix S1 II has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 12,800)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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Lumix LX10
106 × 60 × 42 mm
310 g (0.68 lb / 10.93 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Lumix S1 II
134 × 102 × 92 mm
800 g (1.76 lb / 28.22 oz)
Lumix LX10 is 29mm narrower, 42mm shorter, and 50mm thinner than Lumix S1 II.
Lumix LX10 is 490 g lighter than Lumix S1 II.
Depth (front-to-back): 42mm Lumix LX10 · 92mm Lumix S1 II
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Lumix LX10
106 × 60 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Lumix S1 II
134 × 102 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
Lumix LX10
106 × 42 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Lumix S1 II
134 × 92 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Lumix LX10
13.2 × 8.8 mm · 1-inch
116 mm² area
Lumix S1 II
35.6 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame
847 mm² area
7.3× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
Lumix LX10
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 105.5, 60, 42
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
Weight
310 g vs 800 g — lower is better
Codecs
Adds AVCHD
Reasons to choose
Lumix S1 II
AF low-light limit
-6 EV vs -4 EV — lower is better
IBIS effectiveness
8 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134.3, 102.3, 91.8
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, SD UHS-II
Max video bit rate
1900 Mbps vs 100 Mbps — higher is better
AF points / zones
779 vs 49 — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
200 frames vs 14 frames — higher is better
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 12,800 — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Burst (mechanical) — Both 10 fps
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Lumix LX10
Pros
- ✓Fast f/1.4 lens
- ✓1-inch sensor
- ✓4K video
- ✓Pocketable
Cons
- –No EVF
- –Short zoom range
- –Small battery
Lumix S1 II
Pros
- ✓Partially stacked full-frame sensor
- ✓6K open-gate video
- ✓4K 120p
- ✓Fast Phase Hybrid AF
Cons
- –Premium hybrid body
- –24MP stills resolution
- –Large L-mount lenses
Decided which one is right for you?
Compare live prices for the Lumix LX10 and Lumix S1 II at major authorized retailers.
Panasonic Lumix LX10
Panasonic Lumix S1 II
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, Lumix LX10 or Lumix S1 II?
Lumix S1 II scores 7.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for Lumix LX10 — Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range.
What's the resolution difference between the Lumix LX10 and Lumix S1 II?
Lumix LX10 is 20.1 MP and Lumix S1 II is 24.1 MP, so the Lumix S1 II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Lumix LX10 and Lumix S1 II have in-body image stabilization?
Lumix LX10 does not have IBIS, while Lumix S1 II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Lumix LX10 or the Lumix S1 II?
Lumix LX10 reaches 50 fps electronic. Lumix S1 II reaches 70 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Lumix LX10 and Lumix S1 II?
Lumix LX10 weighs 310 g and Lumix S1 II weighs 800 g, so the Lumix LX10 is 490 g lighter.
Do the Lumix LX10 and Lumix S1 II record 4K video?
Lumix LX10: 4K up to 30p. Lumix S1 II: 6K Open Gate (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the Lumix LX10 and Lumix S1 II weather sealed?
Lumix LX10: No. Lumix S1 II: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 260 shots (CIPA) for the Lumix LX10 and 350 shots for the Lumix S1 II, giving the Lumix S1 II the edge.
How much does each cost?
Lumix LX10 launched at $699 and Lumix S1 II at $3,199. The Lumix LX10 is $2,500 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Panasonic press materials.