Fujifilm FinePix
X100
 vs
Panasonic Lumix
DMC-LX7

Updated (January, 2013): Compare the Fujifilm FinePix X100s vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

Fujifilm FinePix X100

74

  
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

71

  

Reasons to buy the Fujifilm FinePix X100

Overall image quality
 Great image quality
73.0
Color depth
 Great color depth
22.9 bits
Dynamic range
 Wide dynamic range
12.4 EV
Low light performance
 Low noise at high ISO
1,001 ISO
Sensor size
 Large sensor
APS-C 23.6x15.8mm
HDR
 In-camera HDR
Combines multiple exposures
 

Reasons to buy the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

Aperture
 Wide aperture
f/1.4
Wide angle
 Wide angle lens
24 mm
Continuous shooting
 Rapid fire
11 fps
HDR
 In-camera HDR
Combines multiple exposures
Panorama
 In-camera panoramas
Stitches together multiple photos into a panorama
3D
 Takes 3D photos
View photos in 3D on 3D televisions
 

differences

Advantages of the Fujifilm X100
Overall image quality Significantly better image quality 73.0 vs 50.0
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 Around 50% better image quality
Sensor size Significantly larger sensor APS-C 23.6x15.8mm vs 1/1.8" 7.4x5.6mm
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 Around 9x larger sensor
Color depth Better color depth 22.9 bits vs 20.7 bits
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 Distinguishes 2.2 more bits of color
Low light performance Lower noise at high ISO 1,001 ISO vs 147 ISO
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 The X100 has excellent image quality 2.8 f-stops higher ISO than the DMC-LX7
Dynamic range More dynamic range 12.4 EV vs 11.7 EV
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 0.7 f-stops more dynamic range
Focus points More focus points 49 vs 23
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 Set focus accurately within the frame
True resolution Higher true resolution 12.2 MP vs 10 MP
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 Capture more than 20% more detail in your photos
Startup delay Less startup delay 3200 ms vs 3700 ms
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 More than 10% less delay when turning on
Viewfinder Has a viewfinder Optical vs None
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 A viewfinder can help save battery life by keeping the screen turned off
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Advantages of the Panasonic DMC-LX7
Wide angle Much better wide angle 24 mm vs 35 mm
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 More than 30% better wide angle
Aperture Wider aperture f/1.4 vs f/2.0
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 At its widest zoom, the DMC-LX7's lens captures much more light (1 f-stop)
Image stabilization Image stabilization Lens vs None
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 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Macro focus Much better macro capability 1 cm vs 10 cm
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 Focus on subjects 10x closer to the lens
Movie format Higher resolution movies 1080p @ 60fps vs 720p @ 30fps
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 Shoots higher resolution Full HD (1080p) video at a higher frame rate
3D Takes 3D photos Yes vs No
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 Combines multiple photos into a 3D image
Screen size Larger screen 3.0" vs 2.8"
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 Around 10% larger screen
Continuous shooting Shoots faster 11 fps vs 5 fps
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 More than 2x faster continuous shooting
Size Smaller 111x68x46 mm vs 127x75x54 mm
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 More than 30% smaller
Lowest price Cheaper $398.00 vs $1,565.13
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 The best price we've seen is $1,167 cheaper (3.9x less)
Thickness Slightly thinner 1.8" vs 2.1"
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 More than 10% thinner
Battery life Slightly longer battery life 330 shots vs 300 shots
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 10% more shots per battery charge
Longest exposure Longer exposures 60s vs 30s
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 2x longer exposures
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent digital cameras, and ignoring price

Fujifilm FinePix X100 Fujifilm FinePix X100
74 vs 71
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Fujifilm FinePix X100. This recommendation, however, should be taken with a grain of salt since it doesn't always make sense to compare a boutique with a pro digicam.

similarities

Compared to recent digital cameras

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Aperture Very wide aperture Help
X100:f/2.0
DMC-LX7:f/1.4
HDR In-camera HDR Help
Combines multiple exposures
Panorama In-camera panoramas Help
Stitches together multiple photos into a panorama
Supports RAW Supports RAW Help
Better editing
External flash Support external flash Help
Better lighting
Sensor type Better sensor types Help
Better in low light
Fastest shutter speed Fast max shutter speeds Help
1/4000 of a second
Startup delay Significant startup delay Help
X100:3200 ms
DMC-LX7:3700 ms
Zoom Poor zoom Help
X100:1x
DMC-LX7:3.8x

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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Leica D-Lux 6

Leica D-Lux 6

Pro digicam

$799
Startup delay Has much less startup delay
HDR Lacks a built in HDR feature
Compare the D-Lux 6 vs the FinePix X100
Compare the D-Lux 6 vs the Lumix DMC-LX7
Fujifilm Finepix X10

Fujifilm Finepix X10

Pro digicam

$549
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
Dynamic range Has slightly narrower dynamic range
Wide angle Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Compare the Finepix X10 vs the FinePix X100
Compare the Finepix X10 vs the Lumix DMC-LX7
Canon PowerShot G1X

Canon PowerShot G1X

Boutique

$649
True resolution Takes slightly higher resolution photos
Light sensitivity Slightly higher maximum light sensitivity
Thickness Is thicker
Panorama Lacks a built in panoramas
Compare the PowerShot G1X vs the FinePix X100
Compare the PowerShot G1X vs the Lumix DMC-LX7
Canon Powershot S100

Canon Powershot S100

Pro digicam

$325 - $349
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
Supports 24p Records movies in 24p
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Longest exposure Slightly shorter exposures
Compare the Powershot S100 vs the FinePix X100
Compare the Powershot S100 vs the Lumix DMC-LX7
Sony Cybershot DSC-RX100

Sony Cybershot DSC-RX100

Pro digicam

$648 - $760
True resolution Takes significantly higher resolution photos
Light sensitivity Much higher maximum light sensitivity
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
External flash Doesn't support an external flash
Compare the Cybershot DSC-RX100 vs the FinePix X100
Compare the Cybershot DSC-RX100 vs the Lumix DMC-LX7
Fujifilm FinePix x20

Fujifilm FinePix x20

Pro digicam

$599 - $600
Light sensitivity Slightly higher maximum light sensitivity
Autofocus Focuses automatically
Wide angle Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Aperture Has a slightly narrower aperture
Compare the FinePix x20 vs the FinePix X100
Compare the FinePix x20 vs the Lumix DMC-LX7

Fujifilm FinePix X100 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Fujifilm FinePix X100s

Fujifilm FinePix X100s

Boutique

$1,299 - $1,300
Movie format Higher resolution movies
True resolution Higher true resolution
Compare the FinePix X100s vs the FinePix X100
Fujifilm X-Pro1

Fujifilm X-Pro1

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$1,399 body only

$2,099 with 18-55mm lens
Supports 24p Supports 24p
Movie format Higher resolution movies
HDR Lacks in-camera HDR
Built-in flash No built-in flash
Compare the X-Pro1 vs the FinePix X100
Leica M9

Leica M9

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$6,751 - $8,654 body only
Startup delay Much less startup delay
Sensor size Much larger sensor
Autofocus Lacks autofocus
Screen size Significantly smaller screen
Compare the M9 vs the FinePix X100
Olympus OM-D E-M5

Olympus OM-D E-M5

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$999 - $1,114 body only

$1,099 with 14-42mm lens
Screen type Has an OLED screen
Image stabilization Image stabilization
HDR Lacks in-camera HDR
Sensor size Smaller sensor
Compare the OM-D E-M5 vs the FinePix X100
Fujifilm X-E1

Fujifilm X-E1

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$999 - $1,000 body only

$1,399 with 18-55mm lens
External mic jack Has an external mic jack
Supports 24p Supports 24p
HDR Lacks in-camera HDR
Viewfinder size Smaller viewfinder
Compare the X-E1 vs the FinePix X100

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon PowerShot S110

Canon PowerShot S110

Pro digicam

$399
Startup delay Much less startup delay
Supports 24p Supports 24p
Aperture Narrower aperture
3D Doesn't take 3D photos
Compare the PowerShot S110 vs the Lumix DMC-LX7
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5

Pro digicam

$455 - $514
Startup delay Significantly less startup delay
Battery life Longer battery life
Aperture Narrower aperture
Movie format Lower resolution movies
Compare the Lumix DMC-LX5 vs the Lumix DMC-LX7
Panasonic ZS30/TZ40

Panasonic Lumix ZS30

Travel zoom

$399
Touch screen Has a touch screen
Zoom More zoom
Aperture Much narrower aperture
Supports RAW No RAW support
Compare the Lumix ZS30 vs the Lumix DMC-LX7
Olympus XZ-2 iHS

Olympus XZ-2 iHS

Pro digicam

$549 - $599
Screen flips out Has a flip-out screen
Touch screen Has a touch screen
Aperture Narrower aperture
Wide angle Worse wide angle
Compare the XZ-2 iHS vs the Lumix DMC-LX7

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