Canon G1 X III vs Panasonic LX10

Its time to examine more closely at the Canon G1 X III versus Panasonic LX10, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the G1 X III (24MP) and the LX10 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the G1 X III (APS-C) and LX10 (1") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G1 X III was unveiled 14 months after the LX10 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the G1 X III scores vs the LX10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10. The full galleries are provided at Canon G1 X III Gallery and Panasonic LX10 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon G1 X III offers external dimensions of 115mm x 78mm x 51mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 2.0") with a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Panasonic LX10 has dimensions of 106mm x 60mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") having a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

Check out the Canon G1 X III versus Panasonic LX10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the G1 X III compared to the LX10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G1 X III and LX10 is 82 and 88 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specs. The pic below might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G1 X III and LX10.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G1 X III having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Canon G1 X III will give more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent G1 X III is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.