Leica X1 vs Panasonic LX100
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![Leica X1 front Leica X1 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Leica-X1.jpg)
![Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LX100/Panasonic-LX100-front.jpg)
83 Imaging
51 Features
73 Overall
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Leica X1 vs Panasonic LX100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- No Video
- 35mm (F2.8) lens
- 306g - 124 x 60 x 32mm
- Revealed December 2009
- Renewed by Leica X2
(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
- Released September 2014
- Renewed by Panasonic LX100 II
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Leica X1 vs Panasonic LX100 Overview
Below is a extended review of the Leica X1 and Panasonic LX100, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Leica and Panasonic. The resolution of the X1 (12MP) and the LX100 (13MP) is very close but the X1 (APS-C) and LX100 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor sizing.
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The X1 was brought out 5 years earlier than the LX100 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).
Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the X1 scores versus the LX100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Leica X1 vs Panasonic LX100 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica X1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100. The entire galleries are available at Leica X1 Gallery and Panasonic LX100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica X1 over the Panasonic LX100
X1 | LX100 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 over the Leica X1
LX100 | X1 | |||
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Released | September 2014 | ![]() | December 2009 | More recent by 57 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Leica X1 and Panasonic LX100
X1 | LX100 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither has Touch display |
Leica X1 vs Panasonic LX100 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Leica X1 has exterior measurements of 124mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Panasonic LX100 has specifications of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") with a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs).
Check out the Leica X1 and Panasonic LX100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the X1 vs the LX100.
![Leica X1 vs Panasonic LX100 size comparison Leica X1 vs Panasonic LX100 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-X1-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LX100-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the X1 and LX100 is 89 and 83 respectively.
![Leica X1 vs Panasonic LX100 top view buttons comparison Leica X1 vs Panasonic LX100 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-X1-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LX100-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Leica X1 vs Panasonic LX100 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing specifications. The photograph below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the X1 and LX100.
To sum up, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The X1 because of its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic LX100 will result in extra detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older X1 will be behind in sensor innovation.
![Leica X1 vs Panasonic LX100 sensor size comparison Leica X1 vs Panasonic LX100 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Leica-X1-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LX100-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Leica X1 vs Panasonic LX100 Screen and ViewFinder
![Leica X1 vs Panasonic LX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Leica X1 vs Panasonic LX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-X1-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LX100-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Leica X1 vs Panasonic LX100 Specifications
Leica X1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Leica | Panasonic |
Model | Leica X1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 |
Class | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2009-12-18 | 2014-09-15 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 23.6 x 15.8mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 372.9mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4272 x 2856 | 4112 x 3088 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW format | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35mm (1x) | 24-75mm (3.1x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.7-2.8 |
Macro focus distance | 30cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,764 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Highest silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames/s | 11.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 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 |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 |
Max video resolution | None | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 306 grams (0.67 lbs) | 393 grams (0.87 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 124 x 60 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 115 x 66 x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 67 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.3 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.5 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 553 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 300 photos |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $1,495 | $800 |