Leica X Vario vs Panasonic LX10

Below is a in depth comparison of the Leica X Vario versus Panasonic LX10, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Leica and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the X Vario (16MP) and the LX10 (20MP) is pretty well matched but the X Vario (APS-C) and LX10 (1") offer totally different sensor size.

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The X Vario was launched 4 years before the LX10 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the X Vario matches up vs the LX10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Leica X Vario and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10. The complete galleries are provided at Leica X Vario Gallery and Panasonic LX10 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Leica X Vario has got external dimensions of 133mm x 73mm x 95mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.7") along with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) while the Panasonic LX10 has dimensions of 106mm x 60mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") and a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

Check out the Leica X Vario versus Panasonic LX10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the X Vario compared to the LX10.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the X Vario and LX10 is 62 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking a spec sheet. The visual below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the X Vario and LX10.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The X Vario due to its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic LX10 will give extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older X Vario is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.