Fujifilm X100 vs Panasonic LX100

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix X100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm X100 Gallery and Panasonic LX100 Gallery.

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).

Contrast the Fujifilm X100 and Panasonic LX100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.