Fujifilm X100T vs Panasonic LX100

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Fujifilm X100T and Panasonic LX100, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X100T (16MP) and LX100 (13MP) and the Fujifilm X100T (APS-C) and LX100 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X100T was manufactured within a month of the LX100 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm X100T grades vs the LX100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X100T & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X100T Gallery & Panasonic LX100 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X100T comes with physical measurements of 127mm x 74mm x 52mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.0") with a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Panasonic LX100 has measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") with a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X100T and Panasonic LX100 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X100T against the LX100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X100T and LX100 is 80 and 83 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by reading specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X100T and LX100.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X100T featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Fujifilm X100T will offer more detail due to its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively.