Panasonic LX100 vs Fujifilm X-T100

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Panasonic LX100 vs Fujifilm X-T100

4/3 224.9mm²
12.8 megapixels
24.00mm - 75.00mm (35mm eq.)

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APS-C 369.0mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 200 - 12,800

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Succeeded by the Panasonic LX100 II
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Succeeded by the Fujifilm X-T200
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Differences

Panasonic LX100 advantages over Fujifilm X-T100

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Fast startup
~2.00 vs 2.7 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Higher max flash sync
1/4000 vs 1/180 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Less shutter lag
0.18 vs 0.32 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
More viewfinder magnification
0.70x vs 0.62x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Longer exposure
60 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster JPEG shooting
11.6 fps vs 6.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
130 vs 58 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
11.3 fps vs 6.0 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode

Fujifilm X-T100 advantages over Panasonic LX100

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 4/3
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs none
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
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

430 vs 300 shots
Capture more photos
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Newer
6 years vs 9 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
More pixels
24.2 vs 12.8 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
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

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
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
Shoot 4K video
Both provide
Make sure you have a fast computer
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

Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

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
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The Competition

Compared to 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

Fujifilm X-T100

Sony RX100 III

$599
APS-C

Larger sensor
Less expensive

$748
1 inch

Slower slow-motion
In-Camera Image Stabilization

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Compared to 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

Fujifilm X-T100

Canon G7X

$599
APS-C

Larger sensor
Tilt-swivel screen

$699
1 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Fast startup

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Compared to 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)

Fujifilm X-T100

Leica D-LUX (Typ 109)

$599
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$875
4/3

In-Camera Image Stabilization
More viewfinder magnification

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Compared to Canon G5X

Panasonic LX100

Canon G5X

$598
4/3

Larger sensor
Less expensive

$700
1 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

Compare Panasonic LX100 vs Canon G5X

Fujifilm X-T100

Canon G5X

$599
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

$700
1 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Fast startup

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Compared to Panasonic LX100 II

Panasonic LX100

Panasonic LX100 II

$598
4/3

Less expensive
Fast startup

$898
4/3

Touchscreen
Built-in Bluetooth

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Fujifilm X-T100

Panasonic LX100 II

$599
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$898
4/3

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Higher max flash sync

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