Canon G1 X II vs Panasonic LX10

Following is a extended overview of the Canon G1 X II and Panasonic LX10, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the G1 X II (13MP) and LX10 (20MP) and the G1 X II (1.5") and LX10 (1") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The G1 X II was manufactured 3 years prior to the LX10 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the G1 X II grades versus the LX10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon G1 X II Gallery and Panasonic LX10 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon G1 X II features exterior measurements of 116mm x 74mm x 66mm (4.6" x 2.9" x 2.6") and a weight of 553 grams (1.22 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX10 has sizing of 106mm x 60mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

Examine the Canon G1 X II and Panasonic LX10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the G1 X II compared to the LX10.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the G1 X II and LX10 is 76 and 88 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by checking specifications. The picture here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the G1 X II and LX10.

Plainly, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G1 X II featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic LX10 will give you more detail due to its extra 7MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged G1 X II is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.