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FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic LX100 II

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
FujiFilm FinePix JV100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II front
Portability
81
Imaging
58
Features
75
Overall
64

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic LX100 II Key Specs

FujiFilm JV100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 37-111mm (F3.2-4.3) lens
  • 126g - 93 x 55 x 21mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix JV105
Panasonic LX100 II
(Full Review)
  • 17MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
  • 392g - 115 x 66 x 64mm
  • Introduced August 2018
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic LX100
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic LX100 II Overview

Here, we are reviewing the FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic LX100 II, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the JV100 (12MP) and LX100 II (17MP) and the JV100 (1/2.3") and LX100 II (Four Thirds) have different sensor size.

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The JV100 was brought out 9 years prior to the LX100 II and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm JV100 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the JV100 matches up against the LX100 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV100 over the Panasonic LX100 II

 JV100 LX100 II 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 II over the FujiFilm JV100

 LX100 II JV100 
IntroducedAugust 2018February 2010More recent by 104 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1240k230kSharper display (+1010k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm JV100 and Panasonic LX100 II

 JV100 LX100 II 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic LX100 II Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JV100 features physical dimensions of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX100 II has dimensions of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") along with a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic LX100 II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the JV100 vs the LX100 II.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic LX100 II size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JV100 and LX100 II is 96 and 81 respectively.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic LX100 II top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic LX100 II Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements simply by going over specifications. The graphic underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the JV100 and LX100 II.

Plainly, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The JV100 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Panasonic LX100 II will offer extra detail having its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively. The older JV100 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic LX100 II sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic LX100 II Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic LX100 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic LX100 II Portrait photography highlights
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
74
focusing manually
decent megapixels (17MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm JV100
Street photography with Panasonic LX100 II
55
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
77
image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
features focus via touch
good ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic LX100 II as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
71
silent mode (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (17 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery pack (340 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Travel photography information
Panasonic LX100 II Travel photography information
56
lighter than competition in class (126g)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
78
better than average battery pack (340 CIPA)
has bluetooth
features focus via touch
decent megapixels (17MP)
rather wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.7)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Landscape photography features
Panasonic LX100 II Landscape photography features
23
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse function
76
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.7)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (17 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (340 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm JV100
Vlogging with Panasonic LX100 II
25
lighter than competition in class (126g)
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
37
rather wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.7)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have mic jack
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic LX100 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JV100 and Panasonic LX100 II
 FujiFilm FinePix JV100Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix JV100 Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II
Also referred to as FinePix JV105 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-02-02 2018-08-22
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 17 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4736 x 3552
Maximum native ISO 1600 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-111mm (3.0x) 24-75mm (3.1x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-4.3 f/1.7-2.8
Macro focus range 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 1,240 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,760 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 1800 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) DMW-BLE9 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126g (0.28 lbs) 392g (0.86 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 55 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 115 x 66 x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 340 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $99 $998