Leica Q-P vs Panasonic LX10

Here, we are matching up the Leica Q-P vs Panasonic LX10, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Leica and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Q-P (24MP) and the LX10 (20MP) is fairly similar but the Q-P (Full frame) and LX10 (1") posses different sensor measurements.

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The Q-P was launched 2 years later than the LX10 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Q-P matches up vs the LX10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica Q-P and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10. The complete galleries are provided at Leica Q-P Gallery and Panasonic LX10 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and size. The Leica Q-P offers outside measurements of 130mm x 80mm x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs) and the Panasonic LX10 has specifications of 106mm x 60mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

Contrast the Leica Q-P vs Panasonic LX10 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the Q-P and the LX10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Q-P and LX10 is 63 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading technical specs. The visual below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Q-P and LX10.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Q-P because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Leica Q-P will offer more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern Q-P should have an edge in sensor technology.