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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic LX7

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33
Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 front
Portability
86
Imaging
35
Features
61
Overall
45

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic LX7 Key Specs

Fujifilm JZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released January 2012
Panasonic LX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
  • 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
  • Introduced October 2012
  • Replaced the Panasonic LX5
  • New Model is Panasonic LX10
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic LX7 Overview

Following is a detailed analysis of the Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic LX7, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) and LX7 (10MP) and the Fujifilm JZ100 (1/2.3") and LX7 (1/1.7") offer different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm JZ100 was revealed 9 months before the LX7 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the Fujifilm JZ100 scores against the LX7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Panasonic LX7

 Fujifilm JZ100 LX7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX7 over the Fujifilm JZ100

 LX7 Fujifilm JZ100 
IntroducedOctober 2012January 2012More modern by 9 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ100 and Panasonic LX7

 Fujifilm JZ100 LX7 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic LX7 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JZ100 offers exterior measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic LX7 has measurements of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") and a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm JZ100 against the LX7.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic LX7 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JZ100 and LX7 is 95 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic LX7 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic LX7 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking specs. The pic below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JZ100 and LX7.

All in all, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm JZ100 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Fujifilm JZ100 will give you more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm JZ100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic LX7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic LX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic LX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic LX7 as a Portrait photography camera
29
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
45
has manual focus
has face detection focusing
saves RAW files
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Street photography factors
Panasonic LX7 Street photography factors
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (129g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than competitors (298 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic LX7 as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
supports tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery (330 CIPA)
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic LX7 Travel photography highlights
68
lighter than competitors (129 grams)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
64
better than average battery (330 shots)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
more heavy than competitors (298g)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic LX7 Landscape photography highlights
38
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
57
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (330 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Vlogging information
Panasonic LX7 Vlogging information
31
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (129 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
33
fairly wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (298 grams)
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic LX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ100 and Panasonic LX7
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ100Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-05 2012-10-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-200mm (8.0x) 24-90mm (3.8x)
Max aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/1.4-2.3
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.60 m 8.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 129 gr (0.28 lb) 298 gr (0.66 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 50
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.7
DXO Low light score not tested 147
Other
Battery life - 330 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $190 $400