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Canon R vs Panasonic LX10

Portability
62
Imaging
77
Features
88
Overall
81
Canon EOS R front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 front
Portability
88
Imaging
52
Features
72
Overall
60

Canon R vs Panasonic LX10 Key Specs

Canon R
(Full Review)
  • 30MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 40000 (Bump to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 660g - 136 x 98 x 84mm
  • Launched September 2018
Panasonic LX10
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-72mm (F1.4-2.8) lens
  • 310g - 106 x 60 x 42mm
  • Released September 2016
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-LX15
  • Previous Model is Panasonic LX7
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Canon R vs Panasonic LX10 Overview

The following is a extended analysis of the Canon R versus Panasonic LX10, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the R (30MP) and LX10 (20MP) and the R (Full frame) and LX10 (1") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The R was launched 24 months after the LX10 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LX10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the R grades vs the LX10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon R over the Panasonic LX10

 R LX10 
ReleasedSeptember 2018September 2016Newer by 24 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1040kSharper screen (+1060k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX10 over the Canon R

 LX10 R 

Common features in the Canon R and Panasonic LX10

 R LX10 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon R vs Panasonic LX10 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon R has physical dimensions of 136mm x 98mm x 84mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.3") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) and the Panasonic LX10 has specifications of 106mm x 60mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") along with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon R versus Panasonic LX10 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the R vs the LX10.

Canon R vs Panasonic LX10 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R and LX10 is 62 and 88 respectively.

Canon R vs Panasonic LX10 top view buttons comparison

Canon R vs Panasonic LX10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic below will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the R and LX10.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The R because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Canon R will provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer R will have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon R vs Panasonic LX10 sensor size comparison

Canon R vs Panasonic LX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R vs Panasonic LX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R Portrait photography details
Panasonic LX10 Portrait photography details
86
has manual focus
resolution is excellent (30MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
64
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon R
Street photography with Panasonic LX10
73
screen articulates
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
comes with touch focus
environment sealing
very good high ISO (40,000)
no image stabilization
85
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW files
boasts focus by touch
lighter than competitors in class (310g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon R as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic LX10 as a Sports photography camera
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
resolution is excellent (30 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
bad battery (370 per charge)
61
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
features tracking focus
terrible battery life (260 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon R
Travel photography with Panasonic LX10
73
environment sealing
has bluetooth
comes with touch focus
resolution is excellent (30MP)
screen is selfie friendly
bad battery (370 CIPA)
75
lighter than competitors in class (310g)
boasts focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
terrible battery life (260 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R Landscape photography details
Panasonic LX10 Landscape photography details
77
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
resolution is excellent (30MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
very good high ISO (40,000)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
no image stabilization
bad battery (370 per charge)
69
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery life (260 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R Vlogging details
Panasonic LX10 Vlogging details
73
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
features face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone port
no image stabilization
38
really wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (310g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
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Canon R vs Panasonic LX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R and Panasonic LX10
 Canon EOS RPanasonic Lumix DMC-LX10
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model Canon EOS R Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10
Also called as - Lumix DMC-LX15
Type Pro Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2018-09-05 2016-09-19
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1"
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 30 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6720 x 4480 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 40000 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 25600
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO 50 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 5655 49
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon RF fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-72mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/1.4-2.8
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Total lenses 17 -
Crop factor 1 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.2 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 2,100 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate 8.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 12.10 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, Auto w/ red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 480 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MP4, H.264, AAC
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (with LP-E6N only) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 660 grams (1.46 pounds) 310 grams (0.68 pounds)
Physical dimensions 136 x 98 x 84mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.3") 106 x 60 x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 89 20
DXO Color Depth score 24.5 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score 13.5 12.5
DXO Low light score 2742 581
Other
Battery life 370 pictures 260 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 sec (3 shots))
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $2,299 $700