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Leica C-Lux vs Panasonic LX10

Portability
85
Imaging
54
Features
66
Overall
58
Leica C-Lux front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 front
Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
72
Overall
60

Leica C-Lux vs Panasonic LX10 Key Specs

Leica C-Lux
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 340g - 113 x 67 x 46mm
  • Announced June 2018
Panasonic LX10
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-72mm (F1.4-2.8) lens
  • 310g - 106 x 60 x 42mm
  • Revealed September 2016
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-LX15
  • Succeeded the Panasonic LX7
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Leica C-Lux vs Panasonic LX10 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Leica C-Lux over the Panasonic LX10

 C-Lux LX10 
RevealedJune 2018September 2016More modern by 21 months
Display resolution1240k1040kClearer display (+200k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX10 over the Leica C-Lux

 LX10 C-Lux 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Leica C-Lux and Panasonic LX10

 C-Lux LX10 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Leica C-Lux vs Panasonic LX10 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Leica C-Lux vs Panasonic LX10 size comparison

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

Leica C-Lux vs Panasonic LX10 top view buttons comparison

Leica C-Lux vs Panasonic LX10 Sensor Comparison

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.

Leica C-Lux vs Panasonic LX10 sensor size comparison

Leica C-Lux vs Panasonic LX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica C-Lux vs Panasonic LX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica C-Lux
Portrait photography with Panasonic LX10
65
has manual focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW files
no external flash support
65
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica C-Lux
Street photography with Panasonic LX10
76
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
includes focus by touch
no articulating screen
85
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
comes with touch focus
lighter than competitors (310 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Leica C-Lux Sports photography advice
Panasonic LX10 Sports photography advice
70
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
includes tracking focus
great battery pack (370 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
62
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
has tracking focus
terrible battery (260 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica C-Lux Travel photography information
Panasonic LX10 Travel photography information
75
great battery pack (370 shots)
connects via bluetooth
includes focus by touch
decent MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
75
lighter than competitors (310 grams)
comes with touch focus
good resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
terrible battery (260 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Leica C-Lux Landscape photography factors
Panasonic LX10 Landscape photography factors
70
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
great battery pack (370 per charge)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
70
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery (260 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica C-Lux Vlogging advice
Panasonic LX10 Vlogging advice
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
missing mic port
38
quite wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competitors (310g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
missing microphone support
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Leica C-Lux vs Panasonic LX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica C-Lux and Panasonic LX10
 Leica C-LuxPanasonic Lumix DMC-LX10
General Information
Company Leica Panasonic
Model Leica C-Lux Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10
Also called as - Lumix DMC-LX15
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2018-06-10 2016-09-19
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Max boosted ISO 25600 25600
Min native ISO 125 125
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO 80 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 49 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 24-72mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/1.4-2.8
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 2.7 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,240 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,330 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.80 m (at Auto ISO) 12.10 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, Auto w/ red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MP4, H.264, AAC
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 340g (0.75 lbs) 310g (0.68 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 67 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") 106 x 60 x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 20
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 581
Other
Battery life 370 photographs 260 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 sec (3 shots))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $1,050 $700