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Fujifilm X100V vs Panasonic LX100 II

Portability
79
Imaging
71
Features
75
Overall
72
Fujifilm X100V front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II front
Portability
81
Imaging
58
Features
75
Overall
64

Fujifilm X100V vs Panasonic LX100 II Key Specs

Fujifilm X100V
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 478g - 128 x 75 x 53mm
  • Announced February 2020
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X100F
Panasonic LX100 II
(Full Review)
  • 17MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
  • 392g - 115 x 66 x 64mm
  • Released August 2018
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic LX100
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Fujifilm X100V vs Panasonic LX100 II Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100V over the Panasonic LX100 II

 Fujifilm X100V LX100 II 
ReleasedFebruary 2020August 2018More recent by 18 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1620k1240kCrisper screen (+380k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 II over the Fujifilm X100V

 LX100 II Fujifilm X100V 

Common features in the Fujifilm X100V and Panasonic LX100 II

 Fujifilm X100V LX100 II 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X100V vs Panasonic LX100 II Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Fujifilm X100V vs Panasonic LX100 II size comparison

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

Fujifilm X100V vs Panasonic LX100 II top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X100V vs Panasonic LX100 II Sensor Comparison

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.

Fujifilm X100V vs Panasonic LX100 II sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X100V vs Panasonic LX100 II Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X100V vs Panasonic LX100 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X100V Portrait photography factors
Panasonic LX100 II Portrait photography factors
82
manual focus
MP count amazing (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
74
you can focus manually
MP count decent (17 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X100V Street photography advice
Panasonic LX100 II Street photography advice
74
screen tilts
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (478 grams)
77
image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
includes focus by touch
good ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X100V Sports photography features
Panasonic LX100 II Sports photography features
74
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
MP count amazing (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
better than average battery life (420 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
focal length is fixed (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
71
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (17MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery pack (340 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X100V Travel photography information
Panasonic LX100 II Travel photography information
76
better than average battery life (420 shots)
weather proof
has bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
MP count amazing (26 megapixels)
flash built-in
good max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition in class (478 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
78
better than average battery pack (340 shots)
has bluetooth
includes focus by touch
MP count decent (17 megapixels)
pretty wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.7)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X100V Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic LX100 II Landscape photography highlights
73
manual focus
good max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
MP count amazing (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
better than average battery life (420 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
76
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.7)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (17 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (340 per charge)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X100V Vlogging information
Panasonic LX100 II Vlogging information
35
good max aperture (f2.0)
touch screen
offers face detection focus
video res high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic jack
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (478g)
37
pretty wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.7)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic jack
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Fujifilm X100V vs Panasonic LX100 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X100V and Panasonic LX100 II
 Fujifilm X100VPanasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X100V Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2020-02-04 2018-08-22
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor X-Processor Pro 4 Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 26MP 17MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6240 x 4160 4736 x 3552
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 160 200
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO 80 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 425 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 24-75mm (3.1x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0 f/1.7-2.8
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,620 thousand dot 1,240 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot 2,760 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.52x 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 1800s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000s 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames per second 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, Standard, Slow Sync, Manual, Commander, off no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) DMW-BLE9 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 478 grams (1.05 lb) 392 grams (0.86 lb)
Dimensions 128 x 75 x 53mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") 115 x 66 x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 420 photos 340 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $1,399 $998