Leica X Vario vs Panasonic LX100
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Leica X Vario vs Panasonic LX100 Key Specs
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- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12500
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-70mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 680g - 133 x 73 x 95mm
- Revealed June 2013
- Superseded the Leica X2
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- 13MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
- 393g - 115 x 66 x 55mm
- Introduced September 2014
- Refreshed by Panasonic LX100 II
Leica X Vario vs Panasonic LX100 Overview
Let's look a bit more in depth at the Leica X Vario vs Panasonic LX100, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by brands Leica and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the X Vario (16MP) and LX100 (13MP) and the X Vario (APS-C) and LX100 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe X Vario was launched 15 months earlier than the LX100 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).
Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the X Vario matches up vs the LX100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Leica X Vario vs Panasonic LX100 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica X Vario and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100. The complete galleries are provided at Leica X Vario Gallery and Panasonic LX100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica X Vario over the Panasonic LX100
X Vario | LX100 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 over the Leica X Vario
LX100 | X Vario | |||
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Introduced | September 2014 | June 2013 | More modern by 15 months | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 920k | Clearer screen (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Leica X Vario and Panasonic LX100
X Vario | LX100 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Leica X Vario vs Panasonic LX100 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Leica X Vario has external measurements of 133mm x 73mm x 95mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.7") along with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) and the Panasonic LX100 has sizing of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") and a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs).
Look at the Leica X Vario vs Panasonic LX100 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the X Vario versus the LX100.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the X Vario and LX100 is 62 and 83 respectively.
Leica X Vario vs Panasonic LX100 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out specs. The image here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the X Vario and LX100.
All in all, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The X Vario due to its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Leica X Vario will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged X Vario will be behind in sensor technology.
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Leica X Vario vs Panasonic LX100 Specifications
Leica X Vario | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Leica | Panasonic |
Model type | Leica X Vario | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 |
Class | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2013-06-11 | 2014-09-15 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 23.6 x 15.8mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 372.9mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4928 x 3272 | 4112 x 3088 |
Highest native ISO | 12500 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW files | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-70mm (2.5x) | 24-75mm (3.1x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-6.4 | f/1.7-2.8 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 3cm |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 920 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,764 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Max quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames/s | 11.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync, Studio | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 680 grams (1.50 lb) | 393 grams (0.87 lb) |
Dimensions | 133 x 73 x 95mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.7") | 115 x 66 x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 78 | 67 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.4 | 22.3 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.7 | 12.5 |
DXO Low light rating | 1320 | 553 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 450 shots | 300 shots |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BP-DC8 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $2,950 | $800 |