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Leica Q-P vs Panasonic LX10

Portability
63
Imaging
75
Features
57
Overall
67
Leica Q-P front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 front
Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
72
Overall
60

Leica Q-P vs Panasonic LX10 Key Specs

Leica Q-P
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F1.7-16) lens
  • 640g - 130 x 80 x 93mm
  • Introduced November 2018
Panasonic LX10
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-72mm (F1.4-2.8) lens
  • 310g - 106 x 60 x 42mm
  • Announced September 2016
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-LX15
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic LX7
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Leica Q-P vs Panasonic LX10 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Leica Q-P over the Panasonic LX10

 Q-P LX10 
AnnouncedNovember 2018September 2016More recent by 26 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX10 over the Leica Q-P

 LX10 Q-P 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Leica Q-P and Panasonic LX10

 Q-P LX10 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Display resolution1040k1040kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Leica Q-P vs Panasonic LX10 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Leica Q-P vs Panasonic LX10 size comparison

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

Leica Q-P vs Panasonic LX10 top view buttons comparison

Leica Q-P vs Panasonic LX10 Sensor Comparison

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.

Leica Q-P vs Panasonic LX10 sensor size comparison

Leica Q-P vs Panasonic LX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica Q-P vs Panasonic LX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica Q-P Portrait photography details
Panasonic LX10 Portrait photography details
85
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports face detection focus
supports RAW formats
65
manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Leica Q-P as a Street photography camera
Panasonic LX10 as a Street photography camera
57
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
comes with touch focus
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (640 grams)
maximum ISO low (0)
85
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
includes focus via touch
lighter than competitors (310g)
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Sports Comparison

Leica Q-P Sports photography information
Panasonic LX10 Sports photography information
62
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
can't change focal length (28mm)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
62
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
includes tracking autofocus
not so great battery life (260 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica Q-P Travel photography information
Panasonic LX10 Travel photography information
64
comes with touch focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
heavier than competition in class (640g)
screen is not selfie friendly
75
lighter than competitors (310 grams)
includes focus via touch
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
not so great battery life (260 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Leica Q-P Landscape photography info
Panasonic LX10 Landscape photography info
66
you can focus manually
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
lack of image stabilization
maximum ISO low (0)
70
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
not so great battery life (260 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica Q-P Vlogging factors
Panasonic LX10 Vlogging factors
30
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
screen is touchscreen
supports face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing external mic support
heavier than competition in class (640 grams)
38
relatively wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competitors (310g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone socket
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Leica Q-P vs Panasonic LX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica Q-P and Panasonic LX10
 Leica Q-PPanasonic Lumix DMC-LX10
General Information
Company Leica Panasonic
Model Leica Q-P Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10
Also called - Lumix DMC-LX15
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2018-11-06 2016-09-19
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Maestro II -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1"
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO - 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO - 125
RAW files
Lowest enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 49 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 24-72mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/1.7-16 f/1.4-2.8
Macro focus distance 17cm 3cm
Crop factor 1 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000s 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 12.10 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes no built-in flash 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MP4, H.264, AAC
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 640 gr (1.41 lb) 310 gr (0.68 lb)
Physical dimensions 130 x 80 x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") 106 x 60 x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 260 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model BP-DC12 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 sec (3 shots))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $3,995 $700