Lumix L10 vs Fujifilm X100VI: Side-by-Side Photo and Video Comparison

The Lumix L10 vs Fujifilm X100VI is one of the most interesting compact camera match-ups right now. Both are premium everyday cameras with fixed lenses, both are a similar size and weight, and both are built for travel and street photography. But they take very different approaches: the X100VI pairs a 40MP APS-C sensor with a fixed 35mm-equivalent f/2 prime, while the L10 uses a Micro Four Thirds sensor with a Leica 24-75mm-equivalent f/1.7-2.8 zoom.

I took both cameras out around Sydney's The Rocks and Circular Quay and shot the same scenes side by side for photo and video. Below you'll find sample photos from both cameras, a spec comparison, prices, and the key differences in image quality, autofocus, colour, handling, battery life and video. My full thoughts and the 100% crops are in the video.

Lumix L10 vs X100VI specs

Lumix L10 and X100VI price

Prices checked October 2026 (US: B&H; Australia: digiDirect for the X100VI and Camera House for the L10). The X100VI is still in high demand, so stock and prices vary a lot between retailers.

Lumix L10 vs X100VI sample photos

Here are a few of the same scenes shot on both cameras, with the X100VI on the left and the L10 on the right, plus more samples from each camera throughout this post. I shot the L10 in its 4:3 aspect ratio and the X100VI in 3:2, and edited both with my Havana Lightroom preset pack. Lots more side-by-side comparisons, the unedited files and 100% crops are in the video.

Fujifilm X100VI

Lumix L10

Fujifilm X100VI (left) vs Lumix L10 (right), both edited with Havana.

Fujifilm X100VI

Lumix L10

Fujifilm X100VI (left) vs Lumix L10 (right), both edited with Havana.

Lumix L10

Lumix L10, edited with Havana.

Sensor size: APS-C vs Micro Four Thirds

The biggest difference between these two cameras is sensor size. A larger sensor gathers more light, which usually means cleaner low-light images, more background blur and better overall image quality. From smallest to largest, the common sizes are 1-inch type (Canon G7X, Sony RX100, DJI Osmo Pocket), Micro Four Thirds (Lumix L10), APS-C (Fujifilm X100VI), full frame and medium format.

The L10 has a clever multi-aspect sensor, so you can switch between 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 while keeping the same diagonal field of view. I shot in 4:3 because I love how it looks on this camera.

Fujifilm X100VI

Fujifilm X100VI, edited with Havana.

Fixed 35mm prime vs 24-75mm zoom

The X100VI has a fixed 35mm-equivalent f/2 lens. Thanks to its 40MP sensor, you can crop in to 50mm and 70mm equivalents with a shortcut on the lens, but those are smaller files and you can only jump between preset focal lengths. The L10 has a true optical zoom from 24mm to 75mm, so you can stop anywhere in between, and its zoom toggle makes it quick and smooth to change focal length.

I'm a big fan of primes for portraits, and 35mm is my favourite focal length, because a fixed lens forces you to move and compose more intentionally. For travel and street photography, though, a zoom gives you versatility when you don't have time to reposition. File size matters too: the X100VI's 40MP files give you room to crop but fill up storage quickly, while the L10's 20MP files are lighter and easier to manage.

Lumix L10

Lumix L10

Lumix L10 with the 24-75mm zoom, edited with Havana.

Fujifilm X100VI

Fujifilm X100VI with the fixed 35mm lens, edited with Havana.

Image quality

Both cameras take great photos. In many side-by-sides it's hard to tell them apart, but in some situations, like portraits, the X100VI's larger, higher-resolution sensor gives a sharper image and smoother background blur. Compare the photos below and watch the video for the 100% crops.

Fujifilm X100VI

Lumix L10

Fujifilm X100VI (left) vs Lumix L10 (right), both edited with Havana.

Fujifilm X100VI

Fujifilm X100VI

Fujifilm X100VI, edited with Havana.

Autofocus

This is where the two cameras feel quite different. The L10's autofocus is snappy and sticky, and its human detection picks up people even when they're far away in the frame. The X100VI misses focus more often, sometimes for no obvious reason, and its face detection only kicked in when people were close to the camera. I show consecutive portrait sequences from both cameras in the video so you can see the difference.

Colour: film simulations vs Real-Time LUTs

Fujifilm's film simulations are a big reason people love the X100VI. You choose from Fuji's list and can customise them into recipes, but you never get full control of the base colour profile. Lumix Real-Time LUTs work differently: you can load any custom LUT you find online or make yourself and even layer them, so you can get almost any colour style straight out of camera. Both cameras shoot RAW + JPEG, so you can always go back to the RAW file.

For this comparison I didn't use any film simulations or LUTs, so you can see the straight-out-of-camera files in the video. The edits here are all Havana.

UneditedEdited with Havana

Fujifilm X100VI: unedited (left) and edited with Havana (right).

UneditedEdited with Havana

Lumix L10: unedited (left) and edited with Havana (right).

Size, handling and design

The two cameras are almost the same size, and the weight difference is tiny: 521g for the X100VI and 508g for the L10. The L10 is slightly thicker, but you won't notice when you're out shooting. I found the L10 more comfortable to hold thanks to its more prominent grip.

• Screens: the X100VI has a tilt screen and the L10 has a flip screen. Tilt screens are quick and compact for street photography; flip screens are more versatile for odd angles, video and vlogging.
• Viewfinders: the X100VI has a hybrid viewfinder that switches between an optical rangefinder-style finder and an OLED EVF. The L10 has an OLED EVF.
• Controls: the X100VI has tactile shutter speed and ISO dials and a joystick. The L10 has more customisable buttons, a rear wheel you can use to move the focus point, and a dedicated photo / video / S&Q switch.
• Flash: the X100VI has a built-in flash. Both have a hot shoe.

Fujifilm X100VI

Fujifilm X100VI, edited with Havana.

Lumix L10

Lumix L10, edited with Havana.

Battery life

The L10 lasted much longer on location. I swapped the X100VI battery three times while filming this comparison and used just one battery in the L10. The X100VI has smaller batteries, plus IBIS and much larger files to process.

Lumix L10 vs X100VI for video and vlogging

Both are photo-first cameras with impressive video specs. The X100VI films up to 6.2K 30p or 4K 60p with a small crop and has a built-in ND filter, which is handy for travelling light, although I found it added a blue cast to the footage. The L10 films up to 5.6K 60p in 17:9 or 5.2K 30p open gate in 4:3, and 4K at 30p, 60p and 120p in 16:9 is completely uncropped.

I filmed in F-Log on the Fujifilm and V-Log on the Lumix and converted both with my LOG to Rec 709 Essentials preset for Premiere Pro.

• Vlogging: the X100VI's 35mm-equivalent lens is too tight to hold at arm's length. The L10 starts at 24mm, which works well for vlogging.
• Stabilisation: the X100VI has IBIS and the L10 uses optical stabilisation. Neither is great for walking and talking, but the difference in walking B-roll is clear, and I show it in the video.

Fujifilm X100VI

Lumix L10

Fujifilm X100VI (left) vs Lumix L10 (right), both edited with Havana.

Lumix L10

Lumix L10

Lumix L10, edited with Havana.

Lumix L10 or Fujifilm X100VI: which should you buy?

Both cameras produce great photos and video, and they'll suit different photographers. Here's a quick summary of who each one suits best:

• Choose the Fujifilm X100VI if you love shooting with a 35mm prime, want the highest resolution files to crop into, and prefer classic dials, film simulations and in-body stabilisation for smoother handheld video.
• Choose the Lumix L10 if you want the versatility of a 24-75mm zoom, fast and sticky autofocus, fully customisable colour with Real-Time LUTs, longer battery life, and a wider lens that works for vlogging.
• Both: leaf shutters, viewfinders, RAW + JPEG, hot shoes, LOG video and a size that's easy to carry every day.

I share which one I prefer for my own shooting in the video.

Want to see more? Watch my Lumix L10 review, or see my older Fujifilm X100V portrait photoshoot.

Lumix L10 vs X100VI FAQ

Is the Lumix L10 better than the Fujifilm X100VI?

They suit different photographers. The X100VI has a larger 40MP APS-C sensor, a 35mm-equivalent prime and IBIS. The L10 has a 24-75mm-equivalent zoom, faster and more reliable autofocus, Real-Time LUTs and longer battery life.

What sensor does the Lumix L10 have?

The Lumix L10 has a 20MP Micro Four Thirds multi-aspect sensor, so you can shoot 4:3, 3:2 or 16:9 while keeping the same diagonal field of view.

Does the Fujifilm X100VI have a zoom lens?

No. The X100VI has a fixed 23mm f/2 lens, equivalent to 35mm. You can use digital crop modes for 50mm and 70mm equivalents thanks to the 40MP sensor.

Does the Lumix L10 have IBIS?

No. The Lumix L10 uses optical stabilisation in the lens, while the Fujifilm X100VI has in-body image stabilisation.

Which is better for vlogging, the Lumix L10 or the X100VI?

The Lumix L10. Its lens starts at 24mm equivalent, which is wide enough to vlog at arm's length, and it has a flip screen. The X100VI's 35mm-equivalent lens is too tight for vlogging.

How much do the Lumix L10 and Fujifilm X100VI weigh?

The Fujifilm X100VI weighs 521g and the Lumix L10 weighs 508g, so they're almost the same.

Which camera has better battery life?

In my testing the Lumix L10 lasted much longer. I used three X100VI batteries while filming this comparison and only one L10 battery.

Can you use film simulations on the Lumix L10?

The L10 doesn't have Fujifilm film simulations, but it has Real-Time LUTs, which let you load and layer custom LUTs for your own colour styles straight out of camera.

Want your photos to look like the samples in this comparison? They were all edited with Havana. You can browse all my packs in the Lightroom Presets for Portraits collection, and if you're stuck between a few, you can buy any 3 presets and save 10%.