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Fujifilm

X100VI

Fixed-lens premium compact with 40MP X-Trans and classic street photography design.

$1,599

Released Feb 2024

vs

Panasonic

Lumix LX100 II

Premium fixed-zoom compact with multi-aspect Four Thirds sensor, fast Leica zoom, EVF, and 4K video.

$999

Released Aug 2018

X100VI is 5.5 years newer.

Wins

8categories

X100VI

WildlifePortrait

Wins

6categories

Lumix LX100 II

2 categories tied

TL;DR — Key differences

X100VI wins 3 categories·Lumix LX100 II wins 2 categories
  • AX100VI has higher IBIS effectiveness (6 stops vs 0 stops)
  • AX100VI has higher AF points / zones (425 vs 49)
  • AX100VI has higher Resolution (40.2 MP vs 17 MP)
  • BLumix LX100 II has higher ISO max (native) (25,600 vs 12,800)
  • BLumix LX100 II has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 20 fps)

Key specs at a glance

X100VILumix LX100 II
Resolution40.2 MP17 MP
SensorAPS-CMFT
ISO max12,80025,600
Burst20 fps40 fps
4K60 fps30 fps
IBIS6-stopNo
Weight521 g392 g
Battery310 shots340 shots

Size and weight, to scale

X100VI

128 × 75 × 55 mm

521 g (1.15 lb / 18.38 oz)

Lumix LX100 II

115 × 66 × 64 mm

392 g (0.86 lb / 13.83 oz)

X100VI is 9mm thinner than Lumix LX100 II but it is also 13mm wider and 9mm taller.

X100VI is 129 g heavier than Lumix LX100 II.

Depth (front-to-back): 55mm X100VI · 64mm Lumix LX100 II

Sensor size, to scale

X100VI

23.5 × 15.7 mm · APS-C

369 mm² area

Lumix LX100 II

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

Use caseX100VILumix LX100 II
Portrait
7.5Good✓ wins
3.0Limited
Sports & Action
7.5Good✓ wins
4.0Fair
Video & Hybrid
4.0Fair✓ wins
3.0Limited
Landscape
5.5Fair✓ wins
0.0Limited
Travel
6.5Good✓ wins
4.5Fair
Wildlife
10.0Excellent✓ wins
4.0Fair
Vlogging
7.0Good✓ wins
3.5Limited

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

X100VI

  • IBIS effectiveness

    6 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 128, 74.8, 55.3

  • AF points / zones

    425 vs 49 — higher is better

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Bird, Automobile, Motorcycle/Bike…

  • Resolution

    40.2 MP vs 17 MP — higher is better

  • Pre-Capture / Pre-Release

    Only X100VI supports it

  • 4K max frame rate

    60 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better

  • Max video bit rate

    200 Mbps vs 100 Mbps — higher is better

Reasons to choose

Lumix LX100 II

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 115, 66.2, 64.2

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Human, Face, Eye

  • Codecs

    Adds MP4, AVCHD

  • ISO max (native)

    25,600 vs 12,800 — higher is better

  • Burst (electronic)

    40 fps vs 20 fps — higher is better

  • Burst (mechanical)

    11 fps vs 6 fps — higher is better

  • Weight

    392 g vs 521 g — lower is better

  • Battery life (CIPA)

    340 shots vs 310 shots — higher is better

Both cameras share

  • AF frame coverageBoth 100 %
  • Eye AFBoth support eye af
  • Animal / bird AFBoth support animal / bird af
  • Card slotsBoth 1
  • TouchscreenBoth support touchscreen
  • Wi-FiBoth support wi-fi

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

X100VI

Pros

  • Unique fixed 23mm lens
  • 40MP sensor
  • Film simulations
  • Compact street camera

Cons

  • Fixed lens only
  • No interchangeable lenses
  • Premium price

Lumix LX100 II

Pros

  • Large Four Thirds sensor
  • Fast 24-75mm equivalent lens
  • Built-in EVF
  • Compact controls

Cons

  • Fixed lens
  • No tilt screen
  • Not pocket-thin

Full specifications

= category winner

X100VI
Lumix LX100 II
Resolution
40.2 MP2.4× more
17 MP
Sensor type
APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR
Four Thirds Live MOS
Sensor size
23.5 x 15.7 mm
17.3 x 13.0 mm
AA filter
No
No
X100VI
Lumix LX100 II
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
-4 EV
Eye AF
Yes
Yes
Animal / bird AF
Yes
Yes
Subject recognition
Animal, Bird, Automobile, Motorcycle/Bike, Airplane, Train
Human, Face, Eye, Animal
X100VI
Lumix LX100 II
Burst (mechanical)
6 fps
11 fps+83%
Burst (electronic)
20 fps
40 fps2× more
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Yes
No
RAW buffer depth
52 frames+58%
33 frames
X100VI
Lumix LX100 II
Max resolution
6.2K
4K
4K max frame rate
60 fps2× more
30 fps
Max video bit rate
200 Mbps2× more
100 Mbps
Internal RAW video
No
No
Log profile
F-Log / F-Log2
None
Codecs
H.265, H.264
H.264, MP4, AVCHD
X100VI
Lumix LX100 II
Weight
521 g
392 g−129 g less
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
128 × 74.8 × 55.3 mm
115 × 66.2 × 64.2 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
No

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for wildlife, X100VI or Lumix LX100 II?

X100VI scores 10.0/10 versus 4.0/10 for Lumix LX100 II — 20fps burst captures fleeting moments.

What's the resolution difference between the X100VI and Lumix LX100 II?

X100VI is 40.2 MP and Lumix LX100 II is 17 MP, so the X100VI captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the X100VI and Lumix LX100 II have in-body image stabilization?

X100VI has 6-stop in-body image stabilization, while lumix LX100 II does not have IBIS.

Which shoots faster bursts — the X100VI or the Lumix LX100 II?

X100VI reaches 20 fps electronic. Lumix LX100 II reaches 40 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the X100VI and Lumix LX100 II?

X100VI weighs 521 g and Lumix LX100 II weighs 392 g, so the Lumix LX100 II is 129 g lighter.

Do the X100VI and Lumix LX100 II record 4K video?

X100VI: 4K up to 60p. Lumix LX100 II: 4K up to 30p.

Are the X100VI and Lumix LX100 II weather sealed?

X100VI: Yes. Lumix LX100 II: No.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 310 shots (CIPA) for the X100VI and 340 shots for the Lumix LX100 II, giving the Lumix LX100 II the edge.

How much does each cost?

X100VI launched at $1,599 and Lumix LX100 II at $999. The Lumix LX100 II is $600 less.

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