Leica Q vs Panasonic LX10

In this article, we will be matching up the Leica Q vs Panasonic LX10, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by brands Leica and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Q (24MP) and the LX10 (20MP) is pretty comparable but the Q (Full frame) and LX10 (1") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The Q was launched 15 months prior to the LX10 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Q grades against the LX10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Leica Q & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10. The complete galleries are available at Leica Q Gallery & Panasonic LX10 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Leica Q comes with exterior dimensions of 130mm x 80mm x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") along with 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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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the Q compared to the LX10.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Q and LX10 is 63 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor measurements simply by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Q and LX10.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Q featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Leica Q will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The older Q will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.