Fujifilm X100 vs Panasonic LX100 II

Lets look much closer at the Fujifilm X100 vs Panasonic LX100 II, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X100 (12MP) and LX100 II (17MP) and the Fujifilm X100 (APS-C) and LX100 II (Four Thirds) have different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X100 was unveiled 8 years before the LX100 II and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the Fujifilm X100 scores vs the LX100 II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix X100 & Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm X100 Gallery & Panasonic LX100 II Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X100 comes with external measurements of 126mm x 75mm x 54mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX100 II has dimensions of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X100 against the LX100 II.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X100 and LX100 II is 80 and 81 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading specs. The photograph here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X100 and LX100 II.

All in all, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X100 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Panasonic LX100 II will deliver more detail having an extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X100 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.