Comparisons / Comparison of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX2

Comparison of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX2 [S]ave

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX2 ×
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX100 ×
General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-LX2Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX100
BrandPanasonicPanasonic
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttps://www.panasonic.com
Model numberDMC-LX2DMC-FX100
Camera formatCompactCompact
Release year (year)20062007
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)10697
Width (mm)2625
Height (mm)5654
Weight (g)217176
Waterproof--
PredecessorPanasonic DMC-LX1-
SuccessorPanasonic DMC-LX3-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Sensor manufacturer-0.58
Effective megapixels (MP)10.212.2
Sensor format1/1.65 inch1/1.72 inch
Sensor area (mm²)45.0941.52
Sensor width (mm)7.767.44
Sensor height (mm)5.815.58
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.841.86
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3, 16:9
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 2304 x 1728(4.0 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1712(4.4 mp 3:2)
  • 2880 x 2160(6.2 mp 4:3)
  • 3072 x 1728(5.3 mp 16:9)
  • 3168 x 2376(7.5 mp 4:3)
  • 3840 x 2160(8.3 mp 16:9)
  • 4224 x 2376(10.0 mp 16:9)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1360(2.8 mp other)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1440(3.7 mp 16:9)
  • 2560 x 1712(4.4 mp 3:2)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 1840(6.0 mp other)
  • 3264 x 2176(7.1 mp 3:2)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4000 x 2248(9.0 mp 16:9)
  • 4000 x 2672(10.7 mp 3:2)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • raw
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
Continuous-mode (fps)2.3-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 848x480
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 640x480
  • 848x480
  • 848x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatQuickTime (Motion JPEG)QuickTime MotionJPEG
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Lens and Optics
LensLEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT ASPH.LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 112.0028.00 - 100.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)2.004.00
Zoom ratio (x)43.57
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5050
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type1-point, 1-point high speed, 3-point high speed, 9-point, Spot9-point
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus+-
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.82.5
Rear display resolution (dots)207,000207,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1616
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, Intelligent ISO, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200* (high sensitivity mode)Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1250, 1600, High Sensitivity mode (Auto 1600 - 6400 max.)
Auto iso mode--
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • halogen
  • shade
  • white set 1
  • white set 2
  • auto / daylight / cloudy / shade / halogen / white set
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 601/2000 - 60
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesIntelligent Multiple, Center Weighted, SpotIntelligent Multiple / Center Weighted / Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority+-
Shutter priority+-
Full manual exposure+-
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Self-Portrait, Food, Party, Candle, Fireworks, Starry SkyPortrait, Soft Skin, Self-Portrait, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Food, Party, Candle Light, Baby1, Baby2, Pet
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)--
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
Flash range descriptionWide: 0.6 - 4.9m; Tele: 0.3 - 2.2m0.6 - 5.0m (Wide/ISO Auto), 0.3 - 2.5m (Tele/ISO Auto)
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps-
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support+-
Uncompressed format
  • raw
-
Included memory (MB)1327
Included memory typeInternalbuilt-in memory
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 full (low) speed
  • usb 1.1
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
  • dc input
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)2.10.5
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)5.84-
Camera penalizes early shutter press+-
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)2.3-
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)3-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.6-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.7-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.32-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.02-
Startup time (s)1.7-
Play -> record time (s)0.7-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)5-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)300320
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium Ion rechargeable1 x proprietary Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • adobe reader
  • arcsoft camera suite (arcsoft photoimpression
  • arcsoft panoramamaker)
  • lumix simple viewer
  • photofunstudio viewer
  • quick time
  • silkypix developer studio 2.0se
  • usb driver
  • arcsoft (photoimpression/photobase/panorama maker)
  • lumix simple viewer
  • photofunstudio -viewer-
  • usb driver
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
-
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresOptical image stabilization. ISO 3,200 available in high-sensitivity mode only.-



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