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Leica X (Typ 113) vs Panasonic LX100

Portability
71
Imaging
58
Features
48
Overall
54
Leica X front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 front
Portability
83
Imaging
51
Features
73
Overall
59

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Panasonic LX100 Key Specs

Leica X (Typ 113)
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12500
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F1.7-32.0) lens
  • 486g - 133 x 73 x 78mm
  • Released September 2014
  • Additionally Known as Typ 113
Panasonic LX100
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Replacement is Panasonic LX100 II
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Leica X (Typ 113) vs Panasonic LX100 Overview

Following is a thorough analysis of the Leica X (Typ 113) vs Panasonic LX100, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Leica and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the X (Typ 113) (16MP) and LX100 (13MP) and the X (Typ 113) (APS-C) and LX100 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The X (Typ 113) was manufactured within a month of the LX100 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the X (Typ 113) scores versus the LX100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica X (Typ 113) over the Panasonic LX100

 X (Typ 113) LX100 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 over the Leica X (Typ 113)

 LX100 X (Typ 113) 
Display resolution921k920kClearer display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Leica X (Typ 113) and Panasonic LX100

 X (Typ 113) LX100 
IntroducedSeptember 2014September 2014Similar generation
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Panasonic LX100 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Leica X (Typ 113) offers physical dimensions of 133mm x 73mm x 78mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.1") along with a weight of 486 grams (1.07 lbs) and the Panasonic LX100 has proportions of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") and a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs).

Contrast the Leica X (Typ 113) vs Panasonic LX100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the X (Typ 113) and the LX100.

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Panasonic LX100 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X (Typ 113) and LX100 is 71 and 83 respectively.

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Panasonic LX100 top view buttons comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Panasonic LX100 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor sizes just by checking specifications. The picture underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the X (Typ 113) and LX100.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The X (Typ 113) featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Leica X (Typ 113) will give you more detail due to its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively.

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Panasonic LX100 sensor size comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Panasonic LX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Panasonic LX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic LX100 Portrait photography highlights
68
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
70
manual focus
good MP (13 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica X (Typ 113)
Street photography with Panasonic LX100
56
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (486 grams)
76
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
features touch to focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) Sports photography highlights
Panasonic LX100 Sports photography highlights
47
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
can't change focal length (35mm)
slow fps (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
67
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (13MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica X (Typ 113)
Travel photography with Panasonic LX100
62
better than average battery life (350 CIPA)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
very good maximum aperture (f1.7)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (486g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
75
features touch to focus
good MP (13 megapixels)
relatively wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.7)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica X (Typ 113)
Landscape photography with Panasonic LX100
62
has manual focus
very good maximum aperture (f1.7)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
73
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.7)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (13MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic LX100 as a Vlogging camera
28
very good maximum aperture (f1.7)
features face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
does not have microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (486 grams)
35
relatively wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.7)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
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Leica X (Typ 113) vs Panasonic LX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica X (Typ 113) and Panasonic LX100
 Leica XPanasonic Lumix DMC-LX100
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Panasonic
Model type Leica X Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100
Otherwise known as Typ 113 -
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2014-09-23 2014-09-15
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23 x 15.5mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 356.5mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 13 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4928 x 3264 4112 x 3088
Maximum native ISO 12500 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 49
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 24-75mm (3.1x)
Highest aperture f/1.7-32.0 f/1.7-2.8
Macro focusing range 20cm 3cm
Crop factor 1.6 2.1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 920k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,764k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100)
Flash settings - Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 486g (1.07 lb) 393g (0.87 lb)
Physical dimensions 133 x 73 x 78mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.1") 115 x 66 x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 67
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 553
Other
Battery life 350 photos 300 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-DC8 -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD, SDHC, SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $1,502 $800