- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 10.0 megapixels
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36.00mm - 107.00mm (35mm eq.)
- 4/3 224.9mm2
- 12.8 megapixels
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24.00mm - 75.00mm (35mm eq.)
Differences
Fujifilm A150 advantages over Panasonic LX100
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More telephoto lens reach
107 mm
vs
75 mm
Capture objects farther away
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Internal flash
Internal flash
vs
None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
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Thinner
21 mm
vs
55 mm
Thinner
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Lighter weight
130g
vs
393g
Lighter weight
Panasonic LX100 advantages over Fujifilm A150
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Focus peaking
Peaker
vs
Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
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Larger sensor
4/3
vs
1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
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Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level
vs
Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
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In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes
vs
No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
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Bigger pixels
~ 3.77
vs
1.69 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
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Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD)
vs
No
Make sure you have a fast computer
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In-camera panoramas
Yes
vs
No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
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Larger lens aperture
f/1.7
vs
f/3.1
Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
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RAW file ability
Yes
vs
No
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
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Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
vs
None
Share your photos wirelessly
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NFC
Yes
vs
No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
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Manual focus
Yes
vs
No
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
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Newer
9 years
vs
15 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
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HDMI out
HDMI out
vs
None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
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Shoots 24p video
Yes
vs
No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
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More dots on screen
922k
vs
230k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
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Hot shoe
Hot shoe
vs
None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
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Shoots 1080p video
Yes
vs
No
You'll want this if you shoot video
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More pixels
12.8
vs
10.0 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
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Shoots 60p video
Yes
vs
No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
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Wider angle lens
24 mm
vs
36 mm
Capture more of the scene
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Longer exposure
60
vs
8 sec
Long exposures for night shots
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Bulb shutter
Bulb
vs
No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
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Faster shutter
1/16000
vs
1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
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Higher extended ISO
25600
vs
1600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility
Similarities
Common Weaknesses
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Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
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Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
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Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
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Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
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Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
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On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
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Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
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External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
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Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
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Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos
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Review Excerpt
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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
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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
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Read our Panasonic LX100 Review
The Competition
Compared to Sony RX100 III
Fujifilm
A150
Sony
RX100 III
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Focus peaking
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Larger sensor
Panasonic
LX100
Sony
RX100 III
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Less expensive
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Larger sensor
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Tiltable Screen
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Internal flash
Compared to Canon G7X
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Focus peaking
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Larger sensor
Panasonic
LX100
Canon
G7X
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Larger sensor
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Eye-level viewfinder
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Touchscreen
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Tiltable Screen
Compared to Olympus FE-3000
Fujifilm
A150
Olympus
FE-3000
Panasonic
LX100
Olympus
FE-3000
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Focus peaking
-
Larger sensor
Compared to Nikon L20
Panasonic
LX100
Nikon
L20
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Focus peaking
-
Larger sensor
Compared to Fujifilm JV100
Fujifilm
A150
Fujifilm
JV100
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More pixels
-
Higher extended ISO
Panasonic
LX100
Fujifilm
JV100
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Focus peaking
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Larger sensor