Leica C-Lux vs Panasonic LX10

Following is a extensive review of the Leica C-Lux vs Panasonic LX10, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by companies Leica and Panasonic. The image resolution of the C-Lux (20MP) and the LX10 (20MP) is very close and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1").

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The C-Lux was introduced 21 months after the LX10 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the C-Lux matches up versus the LX10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica C-Lux and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10. The whole galleries are provided at Leica C-Lux Gallery and Panasonic LX10 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Leica C-Lux features physical dimensions of 113mm x 67mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") with a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Panasonic LX10 has proportions of 106mm x 60mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") and a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica C-Lux vs Panasonic LX10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the C-Lux versus the LX10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the C-Lux and LX10 is 85 and 88 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through specifications. The pic here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the C-Lux and LX10.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you would want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The fresher C-Lux should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.