Canon XC10 vs Panasonic LX100 II

Below, we will be reviewing the Canon XC10 versus Panasonic LX100 II, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the XC10 (12MP) and LX100 II (17MP) and the XC10 (1") and LX100 II (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The XC10 was unveiled 4 years before the LX100 II and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the XC10 scores versus the LX100 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon XC10 and Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II. The full galleries are viewable at Canon XC10 Gallery and Panasonic LX100 II Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon XC10 has physical measurements of 125mm x 102mm x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") with a weight of 1040 grams (2.29 lbs) while the Panasonic LX100 II has measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") with a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the XC10 and the LX100 II.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the XC10 and LX100 II is 54 and 81 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the XC10 and LX100 II.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The XC10 using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Panasonic LX100 II will render extra detail having an extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older XC10 will be behind in sensor innovation.