Leica X Vario vs Panasonic LX10
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Leica X Vario vs Panasonic LX10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12500
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-70mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 680g - 133 x 73 x 95mm
- Announced June 2013
- Replaced the Leica X2
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-72mm (F1.4-2.8) lens
- 310g - 106 x 60 x 42mm
- Released September 2016
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-LX15
- Succeeded the Panasonic LX7
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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.
Photography GlossaryThe 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.
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Reasons to pick Leica X Vario over the Panasonic LX10
| X Vario | LX10 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX10 over the Leica X Vario
| LX10 | X Vario | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | September 2016 |  | June 2013 | More recent by 39 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 920k | Sharper screen (+120k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Leica X Vario and Panasonic LX10
| X Vario | LX10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen size |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen |
Leica X Vario vs Panasonic LX10 Physical Comparison
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.
Leica X Vario vs Panasonic LX10 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Leica X Vario vs Panasonic LX10 Specifications
| Leica X Vario | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Leica | Panasonic |
| Model | Leica X Vario | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 |
| Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-LX15 |
| Type | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2013-06-11 | 2016-09-19 |
| Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | 1" |
| Sensor measurements | 23.6 x 15.8mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
| Sensor surface area | 372.9mm² | 116.2mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4928 x 3272 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Max native ISO | 12500 | 12800 |
| Max enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 80 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | 49 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-70mm (2.5x) | 24-72mm (3.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.5-6.4 | f/1.4-2.8 |
| Macro focus distance | - | 3cm |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 2.7 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 920 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Max silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 12.10 m (at Auto ISO) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync, Studio | 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 | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
| Video format | MPEG-4 | MP4, H.264, AAC |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | 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 | 680g (1.50 pounds) | 310g (0.68 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 133 x 73 x 95mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.7") | 106 x 60 x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 78 | 20 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 23.4 | 22.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 12.7 | 12.5 |
| DXO Low light score | 1320 | 581 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 450 shots | 260 shots |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | BP-DC8 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 sec (3 shots)) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $2,950 | $700 |
