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Fujifilm

X100V

Previous-gen fixed 23mm f/2 street camera — still hugely popular and hard to find.

$1,399

Released Feb 2020

vs

Panasonic

Lumix ZS100

Pocket travel zoom with 1-inch sensor, 10x Leica lens, EVF, and 4K video.

$699

Released Jan 2016

X100V is 4.1 years newer.

Wins

9categories

X100V

Sports & ActionTravel

Wins

3categories

Lumix ZS100

5 categories tied

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TL;DR — Key differences

X100V wins 3 categories·Lumix ZS100 wins 2 categories
  • AX100V has higher AF points / zones (425 vs 49)
  • AX100V has higher EVF resolution (3,690,000 vs 1,166,000)
  • AX100V has higher Max video bit rate (200 Mbps vs 100 Mbps)
  • BLumix ZS100 has higher Burst (electronic) (50 fps vs 30 fps)
  • BLumix ZS100 has lower Weight (312 g vs 478 g)

Key specs at a glance

X100VLumix ZS100
Resolution26.1 MP20.1 MP
SensorAPS-C13.2 x 8.8 mm
ISO max12,80012,800
Burst30 fps50 fps
4K30 fps30 fps
IBISNoNo
Weight478 g312 g
Battery350 shots300 shots

Size and weight, to scale

X100V

128 × 75 × 53 mm

478 g (1.05 lb / 16.86 oz)

Lumix ZS100

111 × 65 × 44 mm

312 g (0.69 lb / 11.01 oz)

X100V is 18mm wider, 10mm taller, and 9mm thicker than Lumix ZS100.

X100V is 166 g heavier than Lumix ZS100.

Depth (front-to-back): 53mm X100V · 44mm Lumix ZS100

Sensor size, to scale

X100V

23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C

367 mm² area

Lumix ZS100

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

Use caseX100VLumix ZS100
Portrait
5.5Fair✓ wins
3.0Limited
Sports & Action
7.0Good✓ wins
4.0Fair
Video & Hybrid
3.5Limited✓ wins
3.0Limited
Landscape
3.0Limited✓ wins
0.0Limited
Travel
7.0Good✓ wins
4.5Fair
Wildlife
6.5Good✓ wins
4.0Fair
Vlogging
5.0Fair✓ wins
3.5Limited

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

  • EVF resolution

    3,690,000 vs 1,166,000 — 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 ZS100

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Human, Face, Eye…

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 110.5, 64.5, 44.3

  • Codecs

    Adds MP4, AVCHD

  • Animal / bird AF

    Only Lumix ZS100 supports it

  • Burst (electronic)

    50 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better

  • Weight

    312 g vs 478 g — lower is better

  • ISO min (native)

    125 vs 160 — lower is better

Both cameras share

  • ISO max (native)Both 12,800
  • AF frame coverageBoth 100 %
  • Eye AFBoth support eye af
  • 4K max frame rateBoth 30 fps
  • Card slotsBoth 1
  • TouchscreenBoth 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 ZS100

Pros

  • 1-inch sensor
  • 10x travel zoom
  • Built-in EVF
  • Pocketable

Cons

  • Slower telephoto aperture
  • Small controls
  • Older screen

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Full specifications

= category winner

X100V
Lumix ZS100
Resolution
26.1 MP+30%
20.1 MP
Sensor type
APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4
1-inch High Sensitivity MOS
Sensor size
23.5 x 15.6 mm
13.2 x 8.8 mm
AA filter
No
No
X100V
Lumix ZS100
AF system
Intelligent Hybrid AF (TTL contrast AF / TTL phase detection AF)
Contrast AF with DFD technology
AF points / zones
4258.7× more
49
AF frame coverage
100 %
100 %
AF low-light limit
-5 EV
-4 EV
Eye AF
Yes
Yes
Animal / bird AF
No
Yes
Subject recognition
Human, Face, Eye, Animal
X100V
Lumix ZS100
Burst (mechanical)
11 fps+10%
10 fps
Burst (electronic)
30 fps
50 fps+67%
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Yes
No
RAW buffer depth
17 frames+21%
14 frames
X100V
Lumix ZS100
Max resolution
4K
4K
4K max frame rate
30 fps
30 fps
Max video bit rate
200 Mbps2× more
100 Mbps
Internal RAW video
No
No
Log profile
F-Log
None
Codecs
H.264
H.264, MP4, AVCHD
X100V
Lumix ZS100
Weight
478 g
312 g−166 g less
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
128 × 74.8 × 53.3 mm
110.5 × 64.5 × 44.3 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
No

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for sports, X100V or Lumix ZS100?

X100V scores 7.0/10 versus 4.0/10 for Lumix ZS100 — 30fps burst — pro-level action capture.

What's the resolution difference between the X100V and Lumix ZS100?

X100V is 26.1 MP and Lumix ZS100 is 20.1 MP, so the X100V captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the X100V and Lumix ZS100 have in-body image stabilization?

X100V does not have IBIS, while lumix ZS100 does not have IBIS.

Which shoots faster bursts — the X100V or the Lumix ZS100?

X100V reaches 30 fps electronic. Lumix ZS100 reaches 50 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the X100V and Lumix ZS100?

X100V weighs 478 g and Lumix ZS100 weighs 312 g, so the Lumix ZS100 is 166 g lighter.

Do the X100V and Lumix ZS100 record 4K video?

X100V: 4K up to 30p. Lumix ZS100: 4K up to 30p.

Are the X100V and Lumix ZS100 weather sealed?

X100V: Yes. Lumix ZS100: No.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 350 shots (CIPA) for the X100V and 300 shots for the Lumix ZS100, giving the X100V the edge.

How much does each cost?

X100V launched at $1,399 and Lumix ZS100 at $699. The Lumix ZS100 is $700 less.

Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.