Canon XC10 vs Panasonic LX10

Below, we are contrasting the Canon XC10 versus Panasonic LX10, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the XC10 (12MP) and LX10 (20MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1").

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The XC10 was revealed 17 months before the LX10 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the XC10 grades against the LX10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon XC10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10. The full galleries are provided at Canon XC10 Gallery and Panasonic LX10 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon XC10 features physical dimensions of 125mm x 102mm x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") and a weight of 1040 grams (2.29 lbs) and the Panasonic LX10 has proportions of 106mm x 60mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") having a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

See the Canon XC10 versus Panasonic LX10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the XC10 compared to the LX10.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the XC10 and LX10 is 54 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing merely by going through specs. The graphic underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the XC10 and LX10.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic LX10 to produce greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The older XC10 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.