Panasonic
Lumix LX100 II
Premium fixed-zoom compact with multi-aspect Four Thirds sensor, fast Leica zoom, EVF, and 4K video.
$999
Released Aug 2018
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 6.8 years newer.
Wins
Lumix LX100 II
Wins
Lumix S1 II
1 categories tied
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 33 frames)
- BLumix S1 II has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 30 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
Lumix LX100 II
115 × 66 × 64 mm
392 g (0.86 lb / 13.83 oz)
Lumix S1 II
134 × 102 × 92 mm
800 g (1.76 lb / 28.22 oz)
Lumix LX100 II is 19mm narrower, 36mm shorter, and 28mm thinner than Lumix S1 II.
Lumix LX100 II is 408 g lighter than Lumix S1 II.
Depth (front-to-back): 64mm Lumix LX100 II · 92mm Lumix S1 II
Sensor size, to scale
Lumix LX100 II
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
Lumix S1 II
35.6 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame
847 mm² area
3.8× 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 LX100 II
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 115, 66.2, 64.2
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
Weight
392 g vs 800 g — lower is better
Codecs
Adds AVCHD
Burst (mechanical)
11 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better
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 33 frames — higher is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 30 fps — 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
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Lumix LX100 II
Pros
- ✓Large Four Thirds sensor
- ✓Fast 24-75mm equivalent lens
- ✓Built-in EVF
- ✓Compact controls
Cons
- –Fixed lens
- –No tilt screen
- –Not pocket-thin
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
Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, Lumix LX100 II or Lumix S1 II?
Lumix S1 II scores 7.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for Lumix LX100 II — Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range.
What's the resolution difference between the Lumix LX100 II and Lumix S1 II?
Lumix LX100 II is 17 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 LX100 II and Lumix S1 II have in-body image stabilization?
Lumix LX100 II does not have IBIS, while lumix S1 II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Lumix LX100 II or the Lumix S1 II?
Lumix LX100 II reaches 40 fps electronic. Lumix S1 II reaches 70 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Lumix LX100 II and Lumix S1 II?
Lumix LX100 II weighs 392 g and Lumix S1 II weighs 800 g, so the Lumix LX100 II is 408 g lighter.
Do the Lumix LX100 II and Lumix S1 II record 4K video?
Lumix LX100 II: 4K up to 30p. Lumix S1 II: 6K Open Gate (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the Lumix LX100 II and Lumix S1 II weather sealed?
Lumix LX100 II: No. Lumix S1 II: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 340 shots (CIPA) for the Lumix LX100 II and 350 shots for the Lumix S1 II, giving the Lumix S1 II the edge.
How much does each cost?
Lumix LX100 II launched at $999 and Lumix S1 II at $3,199. The Lumix LX100 II is $2,200 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.