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Fujifilm X100F vs Panasonic LX100 II

Portability
79
Imaging
68
Features
69
Overall
68
Fujifilm X100F front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II front
Portability
81
Imaging
58
Features
75
Overall
64

Fujifilm X100F vs Panasonic LX100 II Key Specs

Fujifilm X100F
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 469g - 127 x 75 x 52mm
  • Introduced January 2017
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X100T
  • Successor is Fujifilm X100V
Panasonic LX100 II
(Full Review)
  • 17MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
  • 392g - 115 x 66 x 64mm
  • Revealed August 2018
  • Previous Model is Panasonic LX100
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Fujifilm X100F vs Panasonic LX100 II Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Fujifilm X100F and Panasonic LX100 II, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X100F (24MP) and LX100 II (17MP) and the Fujifilm X100F (APS-C) and LX100 II (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X100F was announced 19 months earlier than the LX100 II making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm X100F scores vs the LX100 II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100F over the Panasonic LX100 II

 Fujifilm X100F LX100 II 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 II over the Fujifilm X100F

 LX100 II Fujifilm X100F 
RevealedAugust 2018January 2017Newer by 19 months
Display resolution1240k1040kSharper display (+200k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X100F and Panasonic LX100 II

 Fujifilm X100F LX100 II 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Fujifilm X100F vs Panasonic LX100 II Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X100F comes with outside dimensions of 127mm x 75mm x 52mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.0") with a weight of 469 grams (1.03 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX100 II has dimensions of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") having a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X100F and Panasonic LX100 II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X100F against the LX100 II.

Fujifilm X100F vs Panasonic LX100 II size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X100F and LX100 II is 79 and 81 respectively.

Fujifilm X100F vs Panasonic LX100 II top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X100F vs Panasonic LX100 II Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture here may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X100F and LX100 II.

Clearly, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X100F having a larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm X100F will produce more detail with its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X100F will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X100F vs Panasonic LX100 II sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X100F vs Panasonic LX100 II Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X100F vs Panasonic LX100 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X100F Portrait photography details
Panasonic LX100 II Portrait photography details
80
has manual focus
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
supports RAW files
74
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (17 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X100F
Street photography with Panasonic LX100 II
66
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
77
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X100F
Sports photography with Panasonic LX100 II
69
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great battery pack (390 CIPA)
has phase detect auto focus
fixed focal length (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
71
silent mode (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (17MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
great battery pack (340 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X100F Travel photography advice
Panasonic LX100 II Travel photography advice
77
great battery pack (390 per charge)
good MP (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
78
great battery pack (340 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (17 megapixels)
really wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.7)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X100F as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic LX100 II as a Landscape photography camera
71
has manual focus
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
supports RAW files
great battery pack (390 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
76
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.7)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (17MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (340 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X100F Vlogging information
Panasonic LX100 II Vlogging information
35
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
provides face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic jack
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
37
really wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.7)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone port
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Fujifilm X100F vs Panasonic LX100 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X100F and Panasonic LX100 II
 Fujifilm X100FPanasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X100F Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2017-01-18 2018-08-22
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip X-Processor Pro Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 17 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4736 x 3552
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 325 49
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 24-75mm (3.1x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0 f/1.7-2.8
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 1,240 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 2,760 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 92% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 1800s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000s 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.60 m (at ISO 100) 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, forced, suppressed, slow synchro, commander no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) DMW-BLE9 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 469 grams (1.03 lb) 392 grams (0.86 lb)
Dimensions 127 x 75 x 52mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.0") 115 x 66 x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 390 images 340 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $1,300 $998