The present disclosure relates to a mobile terminal capable of displaying an image and a control method thereof. A mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may include a touch screen configured to display a first image, and a controller configured to control the touch screen to display a part of the first image in an enlarged manner based on a user request, wherein the controller displays a part of a second image different from the first image in an enlarged manner on the touch screen when a predetermined type of touch is applied to the touch screen in a state that the part of the first image is displayed in an enlarged manner.