Panasonic
Lumix LX100
Original large-sensor LX compact with Four Thirds sensor crop, fast Leica zoom, EVF, and 4K video.
$899
Released Sep 2014
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 10.7 years newer.
Wins
Lumix LX100
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 RAW buffer depth (200 frames vs 9 frames)
- 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 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 30 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
Lumix LX100
115 × 66 × 55 mm
393 g (0.87 lb / 13.86 oz)
Lumix S1 II
134 × 102 × 92 mm
800 g (1.76 lb / 28.22 oz)
Lumix LX100 is 20mm narrower, 36mm shorter, and 37mm thinner than Lumix S1 II.
Lumix LX100 is 407 g lighter than Lumix S1 II.
Depth (front-to-back): 55mm Lumix LX100 · 92mm Lumix S1 II
Sensor size, to scale
Lumix LX100
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
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 114.8, 66.2, 55
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
Weight
393 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
RAW buffer depth
200 frames vs 9 frames — higher is better
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
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
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Lumix LX100
Pros
- ✓Large sensor compact
- ✓Fast Leica zoom
- ✓Built-in EVF
- ✓4K video
Cons
- –12.8MP output
- –No touch screen
- –Older AF
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 or Lumix S1 II?
Lumix S1 II scores 7.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for Lumix LX100 — Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range.
What's the resolution difference between the Lumix LX100 and Lumix S1 II?
Lumix LX100 is 12.8 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 and Lumix S1 II have in-body image stabilization?
Lumix LX100 does not have IBIS, while lumix S1 II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Lumix LX100 or the Lumix S1 II?
Lumix LX100 reaches 40 fps electronic. Lumix S1 II reaches 70 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Lumix LX100 and Lumix S1 II?
Lumix LX100 weighs 393 g and Lumix S1 II weighs 800 g, so the Lumix LX100 is 407 g lighter.
Do the Lumix LX100 and Lumix S1 II record 4K video?
Lumix LX100: 4K up to 30p. Lumix S1 II: 6K Open Gate (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the Lumix LX100 and Lumix S1 II weather sealed?
Lumix LX100: No. Lumix S1 II: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 300 shots (CIPA) for the Lumix LX100 and 350 shots for the Lumix S1 II, giving the Lumix S1 II the edge.
How much does each cost?
Lumix LX100 launched at $899 and Lumix S1 II at $3,199. The Lumix LX100 is $2,300 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.