Fujifilm X100V vs Panasonic LX100 II

Below is a detailed analysis of the Fujifilm X100V and Panasonic LX100 II, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X100V (26MP) and LX100 II (17MP) and the Fujifilm X100V (APS-C) and LX100 II (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X100V was launched 18 months later than the LX100 II which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the Fujifilm X100V scores against the LX100 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X100V and Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X100V Gallery and Panasonic LX100 II Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X100V features exterior dimensions of 128mm x 75mm x 53mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") having a weight of 478 grams (1.05 lbs) and the Panasonic LX100 II has dimensions of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X100V and Panasonic LX100 II in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X100V compared to the LX100 II.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X100V and LX100 II is 79 and 81 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements purely by going through technical specs. The visual underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X100V and LX100 II.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X100V because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Fujifilm X100V will provide extra detail utilizing its extra 9MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X100V provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.