• 1/1.65 inch 45.1mm2
  • 10.2 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 112.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/1.7 inch 43.3mm2
  • 12.1 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 120.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Panasonic DMC-LX2 advantages over Canon N100

  • RAW file ability
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Thinner
    26 mm vs 35 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    217g vs 289g
    Lighter weight
  • Longer exposure
    60 vs 15 sec
    Long exposures for night shots

Canon N100 advantages over Panasonic DMC-LX2

  • Less expensive
    $350 vs $500 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/1.8 vs f/2.8
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Newer
    11 years vs 18 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • More dots on screen
    922k vs 207k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • More pixels
    12.1 vs 10.2 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Wider angle lens
    24 mm vs 28 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Olympus XZ-1

Panasonic DMC-LX2
Olympus XZ-1
  • $500
  • 1/1.65 inch
  • Thinner
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • $500
  • 1/1.63 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Panasonic DMC-LX2 vs Olympus XZ-1

Canon N100
Olympus XZ-1
  • $349
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Touchscreen
  • $500
  • 1/1.63 inch
  • RAW file ability
  • Manual focus

Compare Canon N100 vs Olympus XZ-1

Compared to Olympus XZ-2

Panasonic DMC-LX2
Olympus XZ-2
  • $500
  • 1/1.65 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner
  • $470
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Touchscreen

Compare Panasonic DMC-LX2 vs Olympus XZ-2

Canon N100
Olympus XZ-2
  • $349
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $470
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • RAW file ability

Compare Canon N100 vs Olympus XZ-2

Compared to Canon G15

Panasonic DMC-LX2
Canon G15
  • $500
  • 1/1.65 inch
  • Thinner
  • Lighter weight
  • $650
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Panasonic DMC-LX2 vs Canon G15

Canon N100
Canon G15
  • $349
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Touchscreen
  • $650
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • RAW file ability

Compare Canon N100 vs Canon G15

Compared to Nikon P330

Panasonic DMC-LX2
Nikon P330
  • $500
  • 1/1.65 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $380
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Panasonic DMC-LX2 vs Nikon P330

Canon N100
Nikon P330
  • $349
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $380
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • RAW file ability
  • Built-in GPS

Compare Canon N100 vs Nikon P330

Compared to Canon G16

Panasonic DMC-LX2
Canon G16
  • $500
  • 1/1.65 inch
  • Thinner
  • Lighter weight
  • $499
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Panasonic DMC-LX2 vs Canon G16

Canon N100
Canon G16
  • $349
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $499
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Canon N100 vs Canon G16

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