Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic LX100
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Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic LX100 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic LX100 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FP2 Gallery & Panasonic LX100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Panasonic LX100
FP2 | LX100 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 over the Panasonic FP2
LX100 | FP2 | |||
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Announced | September 2014 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 57 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Panasonic LX100
FP2 | LX100 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Check out the Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic LX100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic LX100 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 | |
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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 |