Fujifilm X100 vs Panasonic LX100

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Fujifilm X100 vs Panasonic LX100

APS-C 372.9mm²
12.3 megapixels
35.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm X100 Review.
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4/3 224.9mm²
12.8 megapixels
24.00mm - 75.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Panasonic LX100 Review.
How does it shoot? Panasonic LX100 in the real world.
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Compare Panasonic LX100 image quality against competitors.
What’s the bottom line? Read our Panasonic LX100 conclusion.

Succeeded by the Panasonic LX100 II
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Differences

Fujifilm X100 advantages over Panasonic LX100

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 4/3
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 5.50 vs 3.77 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Higher effective ISO

Higher effective ISO

Maximum effective ISO is an estimate of the highest sensitivity at which a camera can capture excellent quality photos.

Cameras with higher effective ISO will be better choices for indoor photography, night shooting, and indoor sports photography, especially if you intend to make large prints.

You can learn more at our glossary entry.

Maximum effective ISO test data courtesy of DxO Mark.
X100 test data on DxO Mark LX100 test data on DxO Mark

1,001 vs 553 iso
Take photos in low light with less noise
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Integrated ND filter
Yes vs No
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter

Panasonic LX100 advantages over Fujifilm X100

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 720p
Make sure you have a fast computer
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Larger lens aperture
f/1.7 vs f/2.0
Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
Fast startup
~2.00 vs 3.2 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
More telephoto lens reach
75 mm vs 35 mm
Capture objects farther away
More dots on screen
922k vs 460k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video
Less shutter lag
0.18 vs 0.40 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
More viewfinder magnification
0.70x vs 0.50x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Wider angle lens
24 mm vs 35 mm
Capture more of the scene
Longer exposure
60 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster JPEG shooting
11.6 fps vs 4.7 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
130 vs 10 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/16000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 12800 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

Superb image quality; Dazzling Hybrid Viewfinder; Traditional mechanical controls; Mostly excellent optical performance.
Quirky interface; Manual dials turn easily; Manual focus is too difficult to use; Dramatic lens flare, especially at night.
Read our Fujifilm X100 Review

Very good image quality; Great performance in most respects; Bright zoom lens with good macro performance; Photographer-friendly body easily fits in a coat pocket or small bag; Roomy, high-res built-in viewfinder; Decent battery life
Won't fit in a pants pocket; Relatively low resolution by modern standards; Zoom lens has only a modest telephoto; Soft corners at wide or tele positions; Aperture dial is too easily bumped; Bundled flash is fairly weak
Read our Panasonic LX100 Review

The Competition

Compared to Sony RX100 III

Fujifilm X100

Sony RX100 III

$1200
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$748
1 inch

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Fujifilm X100 vs Sony RX100 III

Panasonic LX100

Sony RX100 III

$598
4/3

Less expensive
Larger sensor

$748
1 inch

Tiltable Screen
Internal flash

Compare Panasonic LX100 vs Sony RX100 III

Compared to Canon G7X

Fujifilm X100

Canon G7X

$1200
APS-C

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

$699
1 inch

Focus peaking
Less expensive

Compare Fujifilm X100 vs Canon G7X

Panasonic LX100

Canon G7X

$598
4/3

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

$699
1 inch

Touchscreen
Tiltable Screen

Compare Panasonic LX100 vs Canon G7X

Compared to Fujifilm X100S

Fujifilm X100

Fujifilm X100S

$1200
APS-C

Shoots 24p video

$1099
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-camera panoramas

Compare Fujifilm X100 vs Fujifilm X100S

Panasonic LX100

Fujifilm X100S

$598
4/3

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Shoot 4K video

$1099
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Panasonic LX100 vs Fujifilm X100S

Compared to Fujifilm X100T

Fujifilm X100

Fujifilm X100T

$1200
APS-C

$1299
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-camera panoramas

Compare Fujifilm X100 vs Fujifilm X100T

Panasonic LX100

Fujifilm X100T

$598
4/3

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$1299
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Panasonic LX100 vs Fujifilm X100T

Compared to Leica D-LUX (Typ 109)

Fujifilm X100

Leica D-LUX (Typ 109)

$1200
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$875
4/3

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Fujifilm X100 vs Leica D-LUX (Typ 109)

Panasonic LX100

Leica D-LUX (Typ 109)

$598
4/3

Less expensive
Lacks anti-aliasing filter

$875
4/3

Has anti-aliasing filter

Compare Panasonic LX100 vs Leica D-LUX (Typ 109)

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