Upgrade Guide
Lumix LX100→Lumix FZ72
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Situational
One clear hardware improvement over the LX100. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.
What's new in the FZ72
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Resolution16MP vs 13MP (+3MP)
Suitability by genre
Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.
| Genre | LX100 | FZ72 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | -0.7 | ||
| Street | -2.2 | ||
| Travel | -1.3 | ||
| Wedding & Events | -1.0 | ||
| Filmmaking | — | ||
| Documentary | -0.9 | ||
| Landscape | -0.8 | ||
| Casual | -1.0 | ||
| Food | -0.6 | ||
| Macro | -0.3 | ||
| Architecture | -0.5 | ||
| Astrophotography | -2.1 | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Wildlife | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | LX100 | FZ72 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £403 used | £51 used | |
| Released | 2014 | 2013 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 12.8MP Four Thirds multi-aspect MOS | 16.1MP 1/2.3-inch MOS | |
| Resolution | 13MP | 16MP | ↑ |
| Video | 4K/25p, Full HD 50p | Full HD 1080i/50 | |
| Autofocus | Contrast AF; face/eye detection, 49-area | Contrast AF; face detection, AF tracking | |
| Stabilisation | Optical image stabilisation (lens-based) | Optical image stabilisation (lens-based) | |
| Burst Rate | 11fps (6.5fps with continuous AF) | 9fps (5fps with continuous AF) | ↓ |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA) | ~400 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 393g (with battery) | 606g (with battery) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed | |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 2.76M dots, 0.7x | Electronic, 0.2", 202k dots | |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 921k dots | 3.0" fixed LCD, 460k dots | |
| Mount | Fixed Leica 3.1x zoom lens (24-75mm equivalent, f/1.7-2.8) | Fixed 60x zoom lens (20-1200mm equivalent) | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD slot | Single SD slot |
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