Fujifilm XF10 vs Panasonic LX10

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm XF10 vs Panasonic LX10, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XF10 (24MP) and the LX10 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the Fujifilm XF10 (APS-C) and LX10 (1") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm XF10 was announced 23 months later than the LX10 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm XF10 matches up versus the LX10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm XF10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XF10 Gallery and Panasonic LX10 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XF10 enjoys physical dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 279 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Panasonic LX10 has proportions of 106mm x 60mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") along with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm XF10 vs Panasonic LX10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm XF10 compared to the LX10.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XF10 and LX10 is 88 and 88 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through technical specs. The graphic here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XF10 and LX10.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm XF10 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm XF10 will resolve more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm XF10 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.