Reasons to choose Lumix DMC-FX100
Released in 2007, Lumix DMC-FX100 has about 42 mm² of sensor area, 12 MP effective resolution, and a 148 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX100
vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX1
VS
Sensor area
42 mm²
Lumix DMC-FX10045 mm²
Lumix DMC-LX1- Area ratio
- 1.09:1
- Absolute difference
- 4 mm²
- Relative difference
- 8.6%
The Lumix DMC-LX1 has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Lumix DMC-FX100MetricLumix DMC-LX1
12 MPEffective pixels8.3 MP
7.44 × 5.58Sensor7.76 × 5.81
1.86 µmPixel pitch2.33 µm
3.46 µm²Pixel area5.43 µm²
28.91 MP/cm²Pixel density18.41 MP/cm²
4.65Crop factor4.46
—Maximum video—
148 gWeight185 g
MultiMedia, SDHC, Secure DigitalStorageMultiMedia, Secure Digital
Lithium-Ion rechargeable Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-Ion rechargeable Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The Lumix DMC-LX1 has the larger sensor area. The Lumix DMC-FX100 has the lighter body. The Lumix DMC-FX100 has the higher effective resolution. The Lumix DMC-FX100 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Lumix DMC-LX1
Released in 2005, Lumix DMC-LX1 has about 45 mm² of sensor area, 8.3 MP effective resolution, and a 185 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.