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SENSOR Effective pixels: 13 megapixels
SENSOR Max resolution: 4112 x 3088
SENSOR Sensor size: Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm)
IMAGE ISO: Auto, 200-25600 (expands to 100-25600)
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Minimum shutter speed: 60 sec
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen dots: 921,000
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Viewfinder resolution: 2,764,000
VIDEOGRAPHY FEATURES Resolutions: 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480
OPTICS & FOCUS Digital zoom: Yes (4X)
PHYSICAL Weight (inc. batteries): 393 g (0.87 lb / 13.86 oz)
OTHER FEATURES Timelapse recording: Yes
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PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Subject / scene modes: Yes
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Built-in flash: Yes (Pop-up)
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Continuous drive: 12.0 fps
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Articulated LCD: Tilting
OPTICS & FOCUS Optical zoom: 4×
PHYSICAL Battery Life (CIPA): 470
CONNECTIVITY Remote control: Yes (wired)
Summary
The Lumix DMC-LX100 highest resolution of 4112 x 3088 pixels (13 megapixels) is better than the X30 maximum resolution of 4000 x 3000 pixels (12 megapixels). The Lumix DMC-LX100 is produced with larger sensor than the X30: Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) versus 2/3' (8.8 x 6.6 mm). It is very important difference between these models because large sensor lets you to capture pictures of the higher quality. The Lumix DMC-LX100 offers a wider ISO range of 200-25600 than 100-12800 ISO range of the X30. Such ISO range allow you to capture good quality pictures in more difficult situations. The Lumix DMC-LX100 provides better 4X digital zoom. The X30 offers better 4x optical zoom.
The X30 has tilting LCD that will allow you to shoot high quality selfie photos. The Lumix DMC-LX100 display is better as it offers more screen dots 921,000 in comparison to 920,000 dots of the X30 display. The higher dot count display is better for reviewing images on your camera. The Lumix DMC-LX100 has better slowest shutter speed - 60 seconds.
The X30 is produced with built-in flash. The X30 battery life is better than the Lumix DMC-LX100 battery life. In accordance with CIPA standards the camera owner will be able to take 470 shots with the X30 and only 300 with the Lumix DMC-LX100. The Lumix DMC-LX100 weighs 393g that is 30g less than the weight of the X30.
Considering the above-mentioned differences the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 will be the best choice. Check the list of the best offers on Amazon