Fujifilm X100F vs Panasonic LX100 II

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Fujifilm X100F vs Panasonic LX100 II

APS-C 368.2mm²
24.3 megapixels
35.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm X100F Review.
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4/3 224.9mm²
17.0 megapixels
24.00mm - 75.00mm (35mm eq.)

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

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Differences

Fujifilm X100F advantages over Panasonic LX100 II

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 4/3
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 3.93 vs 3.36 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Fast startup
~1.40 vs 2.8 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Longer video battery life
60 vs 35 minutes
Capture more video
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

390 vs 300 shots
Capture more photos
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
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
More pixels
24.3 vs 17.0 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Doesn't require an AA filter
Yes vs No
A unique sensor design provides sharp photos without moiré
Faster shutter
1/32000 vs 1/16000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
51200 vs 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Panasonic LX100 II advantages over Fujifilm X100F

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Larger lens aperture
f/1.7 vs f/2.0
Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
More telephoto lens reach
75 mm vs 35 mm
Capture objects farther away
Higher max flash sync
1/4000 vs 1/2000 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Less shutter lag
0.16 vs 0.25 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
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
11.3 fps vs 8.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
109 vs 49 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
11.2 fps vs 8.0 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode

Similarities

Common Strengths

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-camera panoramas
Both provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
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
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
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

We haven’t finished our review of the Fujifilm X100F, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
Read our Fujifilm X100F Shooter's Report

Compact coat-pocket friendly body with plenty of dedicated controls; Great electronic viewfinder; Impressive image quality for its class; Generous performance; Decent battery life.
Too big for a pants pocket; No articulation for LCD; Relatively short zoom range compared to some rivals; Can't use full sensor area at any aspect ratio; Not the best choice for video.
Read our Panasonic LX100 II Review

The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm X100S

Fujifilm X100F

Fujifilm X100S

$899
APS-C

Fast startup
Built-in Wi-Fi

$1099
APS-C

Bigger pixels

Compare Fujifilm X100F vs Fujifilm X100S

Panasonic LX100 II

Fujifilm X100S

$898
4/3

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Shoot 4K video

$1099
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Panasonic LX100 II vs Fujifilm X100S

Compared to Fujifilm X100T

Fujifilm X100F

Fujifilm X100T

$899
APS-C

Less expensive
Fast startup

$1299
APS-C

Bigger pixels

Compare Fujifilm X100F vs Fujifilm X100T

Panasonic LX100 II

Fujifilm X100T

$898
4/3

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$1299
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

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Compared to Panasonic LX100

Fujifilm X100F

Panasonic LX100

$899
APS-C

Larger sensor
Fast startup

$598
4/3

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Fujifilm X100F vs Panasonic LX100

Panasonic LX100 II

Panasonic LX100

$898
4/3

Touchscreen
Built-in Bluetooth

$598
4/3

Less expensive
Fast startup

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Compared to Leica D-LUX (Typ 109)

Fujifilm X100F

Leica D-LUX (Typ 109)

$899
APS-C

Larger sensor
On-sensor phase detect

$875
4/3

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Shoot 4K video

Compare Fujifilm X100F vs Leica D-LUX (Typ 109)

Panasonic LX100 II

Leica D-LUX (Typ 109)

$898
4/3

Touchscreen
Built-in Bluetooth

$875
4/3

Bigger pixels
Has anti-aliasing filter

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Compared to Fujifilm X100V

Fujifilm X100F

Fujifilm X100V

$899
APS-C

Less expensive
Longer video battery life

$1399
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

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Panasonic LX100 II

Fujifilm X100V

$898
4/3

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$1399
APS-C

Larger sensor
Tiltable Screen

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