Panasonic
Lumix LX100 II
Premium fixed-zoom compact with multi-aspect Four Thirds sensor, fast Leica zoom, EVF, and 4K video.
$999
Launch priceReleased Aug 2018
Panasonic
Lumix S1R II
High-resolution 44.3MP full-frame L-mount body with 8K video, phase hybrid AF, and compact S-series ergonomics.
$3,299
Launch priceReleased Feb 2025
Lumix S1R II is 6.5 years newer.
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Wins
Lumix LX100 II
Wins
Lumix S1R II
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BLumix S1R II has higher IBIS effectiveness (8 stops vs 0 stops)
- BLumix S1R II has higher Max video bit rate (1900 Mbps vs 100 Mbps)
- BLumix S1R II has higher AF points / zones (779 vs 49)
- BLumix S1R II has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 30 fps)
- BLumix S1R II has higher 1080p max frame rate (240 fps vs 60 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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Lumix LX100 II
115 × 66 × 64 mm
392 g (0.86 lb / 13.83 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Lumix S1R II
134 × 102 × 92 mm
795 g (1.75 lb / 28.04 oz)
Lumix LX100 II is 19mm narrower, 36mm shorter, and 28mm thinner than Lumix S1R II.
Lumix LX100 II is 403 g lighter than Lumix S1R II.
Depth (front-to-back): 64mm Lumix LX100 II · 92mm Lumix S1R II
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Lumix LX100 II
115 × 66 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Lumix S1R II
134 × 102 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
Lumix LX100 II
115 × 64 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Lumix S1R II
134 × 92 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Lumix LX100 II
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
Lumix S1R II
35.8 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
856 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 795 g — lower is better
Codecs
Adds AVCHD
Burst (mechanical)
11 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Lumix S1R 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
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
1080p max frame rate
240 fps vs 60 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
- ✓Burst (electronic) — Both 40 fps
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
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 S1R II
Pros
- ✓44.3MP full-frame BSI sensor
- ✓8K video
- ✓Phase Hybrid AF
- ✓CFexpress plus SD workflow
Cons
- –Large high-res files
- –Premium price
- –L-mount lens size
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, Lumix LX100 II or Lumix S1R II?
Lumix S1R II scores 8.5/10 versus 0.0/10 for Lumix LX100 II — 44.3MP — excellent for prints up to 24×36".
What's the resolution difference between the Lumix LX100 II and Lumix S1R II?
Lumix LX100 II is 17 MP and Lumix S1R II is 44.3 MP, so the Lumix S1R II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Lumix LX100 II and Lumix S1R II have in-body image stabilization?
Lumix LX100 II does not have IBIS, while Lumix S1R II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Lumix LX100 II or the Lumix S1R II?
Lumix LX100 II reaches 40 fps electronic. Lumix S1R II reaches 40 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Lumix LX100 II and Lumix S1R II?
Lumix LX100 II weighs 392 g and Lumix S1R II weighs 795 g, so the Lumix LX100 II is 403 g lighter.
Do the Lumix LX100 II and Lumix S1R II record 4K video?
Lumix LX100 II: 4K up to 30p. Lumix S1R II: 8K (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the Lumix LX100 II and Lumix S1R II weather sealed?
Lumix LX100 II: No. Lumix S1R 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 S1R II, giving the Lumix S1R II the edge.
How much does each cost?
Lumix LX100 II launched at $999 and Lumix S1R II at $3,299. The Lumix LX100 II is $2,300 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
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