Fujifilm
X100V
Previous-gen fixed 23mm f/2 street camera — still hugely popular and hard to find.
$1,399
Released Feb 2020
Panasonic
Lumix FZ1000 II
1-inch bridge zoom with 16x Leica lens — great for travel wildlife on a budget.
$899
Released Feb 2019
X100V is 1 year newer.
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Wins
X100V
Wins
Lumix FZ1000 II
5 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AX100V has higher AF points / zones (425 vs 49)
- AX100V has higher Max video bit rate (200 Mbps vs 100 Mbps)
- AX100V has lower Weight (478 g vs 810 g)
- BLumix FZ1000 II has higher Burst (electronic) (50 fps vs 30 fps)
- AX100V has higher EVF resolution (3,690,000 vs 2,360,000)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
X100V
128 × 75 × 53 mm
478 g (1.05 lb / 16.86 oz)
Lumix FZ1000 II
136 × 97 × 132 mm
810 g (1.79 lb / 28.57 oz)
X100V is 8mm narrower, 22mm shorter, and 78mm thinner than Lumix FZ1000 II.
X100V is 332 g lighter than Lumix FZ1000 II.
Depth (front-to-back): 53mm X100V · 132mm Lumix FZ1000 II
Sensor size, to scale
X100V
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
Lumix FZ1000 II
13.2 × 8.8 mm · 1-inch
116 mm² area
3.2× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
X100V
AF low-light limit
-5 EV vs -4 EV — lower is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 128, 74.8, 53.3
AF points / zones
425 vs 49 — higher is better
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only X100V supports it
Max video bit rate
200 Mbps vs 100 Mbps — higher is better
Weather sealing
Only X100V supports it
Weight
478 g vs 810 g — lower is better
EVF resolution
3,690,000 vs 2,360,000 — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Lumix FZ1000 II
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Face, Eye…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 136.2, 97.2, 131.5
Codecs
Adds MP4, AVCHD
Animal / bird AF
Only Lumix FZ1000 II supports it
Burst (electronic)
50 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
ISO min (native)
125 vs 160 — lower is better
Battery life (CIPA)
440 shots vs 350 shots — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
20 frames vs 17 frames — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 12,800
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 30 fps
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
X100V
Pros
- ✓Classic design
- ✓Leaf shutter
- ✓Film simulations
- ✓Proven street camera
Cons
- –Superseded by X100VI
- –Fixed lens
- –No IBIS
Lumix FZ1000 II
Pros
- ✓25–400mm equivalent zoom
- ✓4K video
- ✓No lens swapping needed
Cons
- –1-inch sensor
- –Large body for compact class
- –Contrast AF
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for travel, X100V or Lumix FZ1000 II?
X100V scores 7.0/10 versus 2.5/10 for Lumix FZ1000 II — 478g — ultralight for all-day carry.
What's the resolution difference between the X100V and Lumix FZ1000 II?
X100V is 26.1 MP and Lumix FZ1000 II is 20.1 MP, so the X100V captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the X100V and Lumix FZ1000 II have in-body image stabilization?
X100V does not have IBIS, while lumix FZ1000 II does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the X100V or the Lumix FZ1000 II?
X100V reaches 30 fps electronic. Lumix FZ1000 II reaches 50 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the X100V and Lumix FZ1000 II?
X100V weighs 478 g and Lumix FZ1000 II weighs 810 g, so the X100V is 332 g lighter.
Do the X100V and Lumix FZ1000 II record 4K video?
X100V: 4K up to 30p. Lumix FZ1000 II: 4K up to 30p.
Are the X100V and Lumix FZ1000 II weather sealed?
X100V: Yes. Lumix FZ1000 II: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 350 shots (CIPA) for the X100V and 440 shots for the Lumix FZ1000 II, giving the Lumix FZ1000 II the edge.
How much does each cost?
X100V launched at $1,399 and Lumix FZ1000 II at $899. The Lumix FZ1000 II is $500 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.