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Panasonic

Lumix LX10

Pocket 1-inch compact with fast f/1.4-2.8 Leica zoom, 4K video, and tilting touchscreen.

$699

Released Sep 2016

vs

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

Released May 2025

Lumix S1 II is 8.7 years newer.

Wins

1categories

Lumix LX10

Wins

12categories

Lumix S1 II

Sports & ActionVideo & Hybrid

2 categories tied

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TL;DR — Key differences

Lumix LX10 wins 0 categories·Lumix S1 II wins 5 categories
  • 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

Lumix LX10Lumix S1 II
Resolution20.1 MP24.1 MP
Sensor13.2 x 8.8 mmFull Frame
ISO max12,80051,200
Burst50 fps70 fps
4K30 fps120 fps
IBISNo8-stop
Weight310 g800 g
Battery260 shots350 shots

Size and weight, to scale

Lumix LX10

106 × 60 × 42 mm

310 g (0.68 lb / 10.93 oz)

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

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

Use caseLumix LX10Lumix S1 II
Portrait
3.0Limited
7.5Good✓ wins
Sports & Action
4.0Fair
9.0Excellent✓ wins
Video & Hybrid
3.0Limited
9.0Excellent✓ wins
Landscape
0.0Limited
7.0Good✓ wins
Travel
3.5Limited
5.5Fair✓ wins
Wildlife
4.0Fair
8.0Excellent✓ wins
Vlogging
3.5Limited
5.5Fair✓ wins

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 coverageBoth 100 %
  • Eye AFBoth support eye af
  • Animal / bird AFBoth support animal / bird af
  • Burst (mechanical)Both 10 fps
  • TouchscreenBoth support touchscreen
  • Wi-FiBoth 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

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Full specifications

= category winner

Lumix LX10
Lumix S1 II
Resolution
20.1 MP
24.1 MP+20%
Sensor type
1-inch High Sensitivity MOS
35mm Full-Frame Partially Stacked CMOS
Sensor size
13.2 x 8.8 mm
35.6 x 23.8 mm
AA filter
No
No
Lumix LX10
Lumix S1 II
AF system
Contrast AF with DFD technology
Phase Hybrid AF with DFD technology
AF points / zones
49
77915.9× more
AF frame coverage
100 %
100 %
AF low-light limit
-4 EV
-6 EV
Eye AF
Yes
Yes
Animal / bird AF
Yes
Yes
Subject recognition
Human, Face, Eye, Animal
Human, Face, Eye, Animal, Car, Motorcycle
Lumix LX10
Lumix S1 II
Burst (mechanical)
10 fps
10 fps
Burst (electronic)
50 fps
70 fps+40%
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
No
Yes
RAW buffer depth
14 frames
200 frames14.3× more
Lumix LX10
Lumix S1 II
Max resolution
4K
6K Open Gate
4K max frame rate
30 fps
120 fps4× more
Max video bit rate
100 Mbps
1900 Mbps19× more
Internal RAW video
No
Yes
Log profile
None
V-Log / ARRI LogC3
Codecs
H.264, MP4, AVCHD
Apple ProRes RAW, Apple ProRes 422 HQ, H.265, H.264, MOV, MP4
Lumix LX10
Lumix S1 II
Weight
310 g−490 g less
800 g
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
105.5 × 60 × 42 mm
134.3 × 102.3 × 91.8 mm
Weather sealing
No
Yes

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.

Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.