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Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic F5

Portability
81
Imaging
57
Features
75
Overall
64
Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
32

Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic F5 Key Specs

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
  • Introduced August 2018
  • Old Model is Panasonic LX100
Panasonic F5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
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Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic F5 Overview

Here is a extended analysis of the Panasonic LX100 II versus Panasonic F5, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the LX100 II (17MP) and F5 (14MP) and the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and F5 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The LX100 II was revealed 5 years later than the F5 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic F5 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the LX100 II scores vs the F5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 II over the Panasonic F5

 LX100 II F5 
ReleasedAugust 2018January 2013Fresher by 69 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1240k230kCrisper display (+1010k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Panasonic LX100 II

 F5 LX100 II 

Common features in the Panasonic LX100 II and Panasonic F5

 LX100 II F5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic F5 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic LX100 II features exterior measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Panasonic F5 has sizing of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check the Panasonic LX100 II versus Panasonic F5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the LX100 II vs the F5.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic F5 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LX100 II and F5 is 81 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic F5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic F5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching a spec sheet. The photograph here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the LX100 II and F5.

As you can see, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The LX100 II using its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Panasonic LX100 II will render extra detail because of its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern LX100 II will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic F5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic F5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic F5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic LX100 II
Portrait photography with Panasonic F5
74
you can focus manually
good resolution (17MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has face detection focus
delivers RAW files
29
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Street photography features
Panasonic F5 Street photography features
77
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
provides focus by touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
56
lighter than competition (121g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Sports photography factors
Panasonic F5 Sports photography factors
71
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (17 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
good battery life (340 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
33
megapixel count decent (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic F5 as a Travel photography camera
78
good battery life (340 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
provides focus by touch
good resolution (17MP)
fairly wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
68
lighter than competition (121g)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic LX100 II
Landscape photography with Panasonic F5
76
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.7)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (17 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (340 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
33
really wide (28mm)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic LX100 II
Vlogging with Panasonic F5
36
fairly wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.7)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone port
28
really wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (121g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic F5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX100 II and Panasonic F5
 Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-F5
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5
Class Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2018-08-22 2013-01-07
Body design Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 17 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4736 x 3552 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 49 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-75mm (3.1x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/1.7-2.8 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 1,240 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,760 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1800s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100) 5.70 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB DMW-BLE9 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 392 gr (0.86 lbs) 121 gr (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 115 x 66 x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 340 shots 250 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $998 $100