Fujifilm
X100V
Previous-gen fixed 23mm f/2 street camera — still hugely popular and hard to find.
$1,399
Released Feb 2020
Panasonic
Lumix LX100
Original large-sensor LX compact with Four Thirds sensor crop, fast Leica zoom, EVF, and 4K video.
$899
Released Sep 2014
X100V is 5.4 years newer.
Wins
X100V
Wins
Lumix LX100
5 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AX100V has higher AF points / zones (425 vs 49)
- AX100V has higher Resolution (26.1 MP vs 12.8 MP)
- BLumix LX100 has higher ISO max (native) (25,600 vs 12,800)
- AX100V has higher Max video bit rate (200 Mbps vs 100 Mbps)
- AX100V has higher RAW buffer depth (17 frames vs 9 frames)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
X100V
128 × 75 × 53 mm
478 g (1.05 lb / 16.86 oz)
Lumix LX100
115 × 66 × 55 mm
393 g (0.87 lb / 13.86 oz)
X100V is 2mm thinner than Lumix LX100 but it is also 13mm wider and 9mm taller.
X100V is 85 g heavier than Lumix LX100.
Depth (front-to-back): 53mm X100V · 55mm Lumix LX100
Sensor size, to scale
X100V
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
Lumix LX100
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
1.6× 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
Resolution
26.1 MP vs 12.8 MP — 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
Bluetooth
Only X100V supports it
Reasons to choose
Lumix LX100
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Face, Eye…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 114.8, 66.2, 55
Codecs
Adds MP4, AVCHD
ISO max (native)
25,600 vs 12,800 — higher is better
Animal / bird AF
Only Lumix LX100 supports it
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Weight
393 g vs 478 g — lower is better
EVF magnification
0.7 × vs 0.66 × — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Burst (mechanical) — Both 11 fps
- ✓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- –Superseded by X100VI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 LX100
Pros
- ✓Large sensor compact
- ✓Fast Leica zoom
- ✓Built-in EVF
- ✓4K video
Cons
- –12.8MP output
- –No touch screen
- –Older AF
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, X100V or Lumix LX100?
X100V scores 7.0/10 versus 4.0/10 for Lumix LX100 — 30fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the X100V and Lumix LX100?
X100V is 26.1 MP and Lumix LX100 is 12.8 MP, so the X100V captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the X100V and Lumix LX100 have in-body image stabilization?
X100V does not have IBIS, while lumix LX100 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the X100V or the Lumix LX100?
X100V reaches 30 fps electronic. Lumix LX100 reaches 40 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the X100V and Lumix LX100?
X100V weighs 478 g and Lumix LX100 weighs 393 g, so the Lumix LX100 is 85 g lighter.
Do the X100V and Lumix LX100 record 4K video?
X100V: 4K up to 30p. Lumix LX100: 4K up to 30p.
Are the X100V and Lumix LX100 weather sealed?
X100V: Yes. Lumix LX100: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 350 shots (CIPA) for the X100V and 300 shots for the Lumix LX100, giving the X100V the edge.
How much does each cost?
X100V launched at $1,399 and Lumix LX100 at $899. The Lumix LX100 is $500 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.