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Fujifilm X100 vs Panasonic LX100

Portability
80
Imaging
53
Features
36
Overall
46
Fujifilm FinePix X100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 front
Portability
83
Imaging
51
Features
73
Overall
59

Fujifilm X100 vs Panasonic LX100 Key Specs

Fujifilm X100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 445g - 126 x 75 x 54mm
  • Released May 2011
  • Successor is Fujifilm X100S
Panasonic LX100
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
  • 393g - 115 x 66 x 55mm
  • Announced September 2014
  • Successor is Panasonic LX100 II
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Fujifilm X100 vs Panasonic LX100 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm X100 and Panasonic LX100, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X100 (12MP) and the LX100 (13MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm X100 (APS-C) and LX100 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X100 was introduced 4 years earlier than the LX100 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm X100 matches up against the LX100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100 over the Panasonic LX100

 Fujifilm X100 LX100 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 over the Fujifilm X100

 LX100 Fujifilm X100 
AnnouncedSeptember 2014May 2011Newer by 40 months
Screen size3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X100 and Panasonic LX100

 Fujifilm X100 LX100 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Fujifilm X100 vs Panasonic LX100 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X100 enjoys outside dimensions of 126mm x 75mm x 54mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) and the Panasonic LX100 has sizing of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") along with a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X100 and the LX100.

Fujifilm X100 vs Panasonic LX100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X100 and LX100 is 80 and 83 respectively.

Fujifilm X100 vs Panasonic LX100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X100 vs Panasonic LX100 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specifications. The pic below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X100 and LX100.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X100 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic LX100 will offer more detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X100 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X100 vs Panasonic LX100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X100 vs Panasonic LX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X100 vs Panasonic LX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X100 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic LX100 as a Portrait photography camera
61
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
70
focusing manually
decent megapixels (13MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X100
Street photography with Panasonic LX100
63
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
76
image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
includes focus by touch
good ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X100 Sports photography information
Panasonic LX100 Sports photography information
34
decent sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have phase detect AF
67
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (13 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X100
Travel photography with Panasonic LX100
58
built-in flash
very good max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
75
includes focus by touch
decent megapixels (13MP)
pretty wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X100 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic LX100 Landscape photography highlights
56
has manual focus
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (2.8")
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
supports RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
73
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.7)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (13 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X100 Vlogging advice
Panasonic LX100 Vlogging advice
25
very good max aperture (f2.0)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
35
pretty wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.7)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone jack
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Fujifilm X100 vs Panasonic LX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X100 and Panasonic LX100
 Fujifilm FinePix X100Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix X100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2011-05-16 2014-09-15
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.8mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 372.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 13MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 2848 4112 x 3088
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 49 49
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 24-75mm (3.1x)
Largest aperture f/2.0 f/1.7-2.8
Macro focusing distance 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.8 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dot 2,764k dot
Viewfinder coverage 90 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.00 m 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 445 gr (0.98 lbs) 393 gr (0.87 lbs)
Physical dimensions 126 x 75 x 54mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") 115 x 66 x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 73 67
DXO Color Depth rating 22.9 22.3
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.4 12.5
DXO Low light rating 1001 553
Other
Battery life 300 photographs 300 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-95 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $1,800 $800