Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic FP1
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Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic FP1 Key Specs
(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
- Launched August 2018
- Superseded the Panasonic LX100
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2010
Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic FP1 Overview
In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Panasonic LX100 II and Panasonic FP1, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are produced by Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the LX100 II (17MP) and FP1 (12MP) and the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and FP1 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe LX100 II was introduced 8 years later than the FP1 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the LX100 II scores vs the FP1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic FP1 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic LX100 II Gallery and Panasonic FP1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 II over the Panasonic FP1
LX100 II | FP1 | |||
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Introduced | August 2018 | January 2010 | Fresher by 105 months | |
Focus manually | Very precise focus | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1240k | 230k | Sharper screen (+1010k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Panasonic LX100 II
FP1 | LX100 II |
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Common features in the Panasonic LX100 II and Panasonic FP1
LX100 II | FP1 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic FP1 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LX100 II has outer dimensions of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") along with a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Panasonic FP1 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).
Check the Panasonic LX100 II and Panasonic FP1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the LX100 II compared to the FP1.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LX100 II and FP1 is 81 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic FP1 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by checking technical specs. The photograph here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the LX100 II and FP1.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The LX100 II having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic LX100 II will give you more detail using its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent LX100 II provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic FP1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2018-08-22 | 2010-01-06 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine | Venus Engine IV |
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 | 17MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4736 x 3552 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Lowest enhanced 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 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-75mm (3.1x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/1.7-2.8 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,240 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,760 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1800 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Max silent shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 11.0 frames per second | 6.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100) | 4.90 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video data 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 pounds) | 151 gr (0.33 pounds) |
Dimensions | 115 x 66 x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") | 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
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 | 340 images | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $998 | $153 |