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Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic FP2

Portability
81
Imaging
57
Features
75
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28

Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic FP2 Key Specs

Panasonic LX100 II
(Full Review)
  • 17MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
  • 392g - 115 x 66 x 64mm
  • Revealed August 2018
  • Previous Model is Panasonic LX100
Panasonic FP2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • Announced January 2010
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Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic FP2 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic LX100 II and Panasonic FP2, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are built by Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the LX100 II (17MP) and FP2 (14MP) and the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and FP2 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The LX100 II was launched 8 years after the FP2 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the LX100 II grades vs the FP2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 II over the Panasonic FP2

 LX100 II FP2 
AnnouncedAugust 2018January 2010Newer by 105 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1240k230kCrisper screen (+1010k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Panasonic LX100 II

 FP2 LX100 II 

Common features in the Panasonic LX100 II and Panasonic FP2

 LX100 II FP2 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic FP2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LX100 II enjoys exterior measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") having a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP2 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic LX100 II and Panasonic FP2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the LX100 II vs the FP2.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic FP2 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the LX100 II and FP2 is 81 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic FP2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic FP2 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at technical specs. The picture underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the LX100 II and FP2.

As you have seen, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The LX100 II because of its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic LX100 II will give extra detail utilizing its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent LX100 II will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic FP2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Portrait photography information
Panasonic FP2 Portrait photography information
74
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (17 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focus
saves RAW files
28
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic LX100 II
Street photography with Panasonic FP2
77
image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
offers focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than others in class (151g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Sports photography information
Panasonic FP2 Sports photography information
71
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (17 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
good battery (340 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Travel photography factors
Panasonic FP2 Travel photography factors
78
good battery (340 shots)
has bluetooth
offers focus by touch
decent megapixels (17MP)
pretty wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
56
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (151g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic LX100 II
Landscape photography with Panasonic FP2
76
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.7)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (17MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
good battery (340 shots)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
32
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FP2 as a Vlogging camera
36
pretty wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.7)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than others in class (151g)
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Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic FP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX100 II and Panasonic FP2
 Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
Type Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 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 17 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4736 x 3552 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mount 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
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 1,240k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,760k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1800 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100) 4.90 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 392 gr (0.86 lb) 151 gr (0.33 lb)
Physical 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 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 photos -
Type of battery 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 One One
Retail pricing $998 $80