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Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic LX100

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 front
Portability
83
Imaging
50
Features
73
Overall
59

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic LX100 Key Specs

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
  • Released January 2010
Panasonic LX100
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
  • 393g - 115 x 66 x 55mm
  • Announced September 2014
  • Successor is Panasonic LX100 II
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Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic LX100 Overview

Lets look closer at the Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic LX100, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FP2 (14MP) and the LX100 (13MP) is pretty close but the FP2 (1/2.3") and LX100 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor size.

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The FP2 was introduced 5 years prior to the LX100 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic LX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the FP2 grades vs the LX100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Panasonic LX100

 FP2 LX100 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 over the Panasonic FP2

 LX100 FP2 
AnnouncedSeptember 2014January 2010Newer by 57 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Panasonic LX100

 FP2 LX100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic LX100 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FP2 has got external measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Panasonic LX100 has specifications of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") and a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the FP2 vs the LX100.

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic LX100 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FP2 and LX100 is 95 and 83 respectively.

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic LX100 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic LX100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specs. The image here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FP2 and LX100.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FP2 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Panasonic FP2 will result in more detail using its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FP2 will be behind in sensor technology.

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic LX100 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic LX100 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP2 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic LX100 as a Portrait photography camera
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
70
manual focus
decent megapixels (13MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FP2
Street photography with Panasonic LX100
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than average (151g)
76
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
comes with touch focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FP2
Sports photography with Panasonic LX100
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
66
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (13 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Travel photography info
Panasonic LX100 Travel photography info
56
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
heavier than average (151g)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
75
comes with touch focus
decent megapixels (13 megapixels)
rather wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.7)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic LX100 Landscape photography factors
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
73
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.7)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (13 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Vlogging details
Panasonic LX100 Vlogging details
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
heavier than average (151g)
35
rather wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.7)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone socket
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Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic LX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP2 and Panasonic LX100
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100
Class Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-06 2014-09-15
Physical type Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine IV Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 13MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4112 x 3088
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Lowest native ISO 80 200
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 24-75mm (3.1x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/1.7-2.8
Macro focus distance 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,764k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.90 m 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 151 grams (0.33 lb) 393 grams (0.87 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 115 x 66 x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Card slots One One
Launch price $80 $800