FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Panasonic LX100 II

Here is a comprehensive overview of the FujiFilm Z800EXR and Panasonic LX100 II, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the Z800EXR (12MP) and LX100 II (17MP) and the Z800EXR (1/2") and LX100 II (Four Thirds) boast different sensor measurements.

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The Z800EXR was launched 9 years earlier than the LX100 II and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm Z800EXR being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Z800EXR grades vs the LX100 II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix Z800EXR and Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II. The complete galleries are viewable at FujiFilm Z800EXR Gallery and Panasonic LX100 II Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you should factor its weight and volume. The FujiFilm Z800EXR features outer measurements of 98mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Panasonic LX100 II has sizing of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") along with a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm Z800EXR and Panasonic LX100 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the Z800EXR compared to the LX100 II.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z800EXR and LX100 II is 95 and 81 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z800EXR and LX100 II.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Z800EXR featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Panasonic LX100 II will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The older Z800EXR is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.