Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic FP1

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.

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.