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
Panasonic
Lumix ZS100
Pocket travel zoom with 1-inch sensor, 10x Leica lens, EVF, and 4K video.
$699
Released Jan 2016
Lumix S1 II is 9.3 years newer.
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Wins
Lumix S1 II
Wins
Lumix ZS100
2 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- ALumix S1 II has higher IBIS effectiveness (8 stops vs 0 stops)
- ALumix S1 II has higher Max video bit rate (1900 Mbps vs 100 Mbps)
- ALumix S1 II has higher AF points / zones (779 vs 49)
- ALumix S1 II has higher RAW buffer depth (200 frames vs 14 frames)
- ALumix S1 II has higher EVF resolution (5,760,000 vs 1,166,000)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
Lumix S1 II
134 × 102 × 92 mm
800 g (1.76 lb / 28.22 oz)
Lumix ZS100
111 × 65 × 44 mm
312 g (0.69 lb / 11.01 oz)
Lumix S1 II is 24mm wider, 38mm taller, and 48mm thicker than Lumix ZS100.
Lumix S1 II is 488 g heavier than Lumix ZS100.
Depth (front-to-back): 92mm Lumix S1 II · 44mm Lumix ZS100
Sensor size, to scale
Lumix S1 II
35.6 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame
847 mm² area
Lumix ZS100
13.2 × 8.8 mm · 1-inch
116 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 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
EVF resolution
5,760,000 vs 1,166,000 — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Lumix ZS100
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 110.5, 64.5, 44.3
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
Weight
312 g vs 800 g — lower is better
Codecs
Adds AVCHD
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 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
Lumix ZS100
Pros
- ✓1-inch sensor
- ✓10x travel zoom
- ✓Built-in EVF
- ✓Pocketable
Cons
- –Slower telephoto aperture
- –Small controls
- –Older screen
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, Lumix S1 II or Lumix ZS100?
Lumix S1 II scores 7.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for Lumix ZS100 — Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range.
What's the resolution difference between the Lumix S1 II and Lumix ZS100?
Lumix S1 II is 24.1 MP and Lumix ZS100 is 20.1 MP, so the Lumix S1 II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Lumix S1 II and Lumix ZS100 have in-body image stabilization?
Lumix S1 II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while lumix ZS100 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Lumix S1 II or the Lumix ZS100?
Lumix S1 II reaches 70 fps electronic. Lumix ZS100 reaches 50 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Lumix S1 II and Lumix ZS100?
Lumix S1 II weighs 800 g and Lumix ZS100 weighs 312 g, so the Lumix ZS100 is 488 g lighter.
Do the Lumix S1 II and Lumix ZS100 record 4K video?
Lumix S1 II: 6K Open Gate (max), 4K up to 120p. Lumix ZS100: 4K up to 30p.
Are the Lumix S1 II and Lumix ZS100 weather sealed?
Lumix S1 II: Yes. Lumix ZS100: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 350 shots (CIPA) for the Lumix S1 II and 300 shots for the Lumix ZS100, giving the Lumix S1 II the edge.
How much does each cost?
Lumix S1 II launched at $3,199 and Lumix ZS100 at $699. The Lumix ZS100 is $2,500 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.