Canon R vs Panasonic LX10
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Canon R vs Panasonic LX10 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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

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.

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.

Canon R vs Panasonic LX10 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS R & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon R Gallery & Panasonic LX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon R over the Panasonic LX10
R | LX10 | |||
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Released | September 2018 | ![]() | September 2016 | Newer by 24 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen size | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 1040k | Sharper screen (+1060k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX10 over the Canon R
LX10 | R |
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Common features in the Canon R and Panasonic LX10
R | LX10 | |||
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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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon R vs Panasonic LX10 Specifications
Canon EOS R | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 | |
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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 |