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Fujifilm X100S vs Panasonic LX10

Portability
80
Imaging
58
Features
50
Overall
54
Fujifilm X100S front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 front
Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
72
Overall
60

Fujifilm X100S vs Panasonic LX10 Key Specs

Fujifilm X100S
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 445g - 127 x 74 x 54mm
  • Announced July 2013
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X100
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X100T
Panasonic LX10
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-72mm (F1.4-2.8) lens
  • 310g - 106 x 60 x 42mm
  • Released September 2016
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-LX15
  • Superseded the Panasonic LX7
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Fujifilm X100S vs Panasonic LX10 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Fujifilm X100S versus Panasonic LX10, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X100S (16MP) and the LX10 (20MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm X100S (APS-C) and LX10 (1") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X100S was announced 4 years earlier than the LX10 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm X100S matches up vs the LX10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100S over the Panasonic LX10

 Fujifilm X100S LX10 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX10 over the Fujifilm X100S

 LX10 Fujifilm X100S 
ReleasedSeptember 2016July 2013More modern by 38 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X100S and Panasonic LX10

 Fujifilm X100S LX10 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Fujifilm X100S vs Panasonic LX10 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X100S comes with outside dimensions of 127mm x 74mm x 54mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.1") and a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX10 has sizing of 106mm x 60mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") and a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X100S versus Panasonic LX10 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X100S compared to the LX10.

Fujifilm X100S vs Panasonic LX10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X100S and LX10 is 80 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm X100S vs Panasonic LX10 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X100S vs Panasonic LX10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing a spec sheet. The image here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X100S and LX10.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X100S with its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic LX10 will produce greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X100S will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X100S vs Panasonic LX10 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X100S vs Panasonic LX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X100S vs Panasonic LX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X100S
Portrait photography with Panasonic LX10
74
you can focus manually
high flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
65
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X100S
Street photography with Panasonic LX10
64
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
no image stabilization
85
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
supports touch to focus
lighter than competition (310 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X100S Sports photography details
Panasonic LX10 Sports photography details
45
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (35mm)
max frames per second low (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
62
silent mode (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
has tracking autofocus
bad battery life (260 per charge)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X100S Travel photography advice
Panasonic LX10 Travel photography advice
67
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
great max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
75
lighter than competition (310 grams)
supports touch to focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
bad battery life (260 shots)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X100S Landscape photography information
Panasonic LX10 Landscape photography information
63
you can focus manually
great max aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (2.8")
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
70
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
bad battery life (260 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X100S Vlogging features
Panasonic LX10 Vlogging features
29
great max aperture (f2.0)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
doesn't have microphone support
38
really wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competition (310 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic socket
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Fujifilm X100S vs Panasonic LX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X100S and Panasonic LX10
 Fujifilm X100SPanasonic Lumix DMC-LX10
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X100S Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-LX15
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-07-29 2016-09-19
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.8mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 372.9mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3264 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 49 49
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 24-72mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0 f/1.4-2.8
Macro focusing distance 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.8 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic and Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder resolution 2,350 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 90% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.00 m 12.10 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto w/ red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MP4, H.264, AAC
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 445 gr (0.98 lb) 310 gr (0.68 lb)
Dimensions 127 x 74 x 54mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.1") 106 x 60 x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 20
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 581
Other
Battery life 330 pictures 260 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-95 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 sec (3 shots))
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $1,299 $700