Leica X1 vs Panasonic LX10
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Leica X1 vs Panasonic LX10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- No Video
- 35mm (F2.8) lens
- 306g - 124 x 60 x 32mm
- Launched December 2009
- Newer Model is Leica X2
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-72mm (F1.4-2.8) lens
- 310g - 106 x 60 x 42mm
- Revealed September 2016
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-LX15
- Old Model is Panasonic LX7
Leica X1 vs Panasonic LX10 Overview
Following is a in-depth overview of the Leica X1 versus Panasonic LX10, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by companies Leica and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the X1 (12MP) and LX10 (20MP) and the X1 (APS-C) and LX10 (1") have totally different sensor measurements.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe X1 was manufactured 7 years before the LX10 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).
Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the X1 grades against the LX10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Leica X1 vs Panasonic LX10 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica X1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10. The entire galleries are available at Leica X1 Gallery & Panasonic LX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica X1 over the Panasonic LX10
X1 | LX10 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX10 over the Leica X1
LX10 | X1 | |||
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Revealed | September 2016 | December 2009 | More modern by 82 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 230k | Crisper display (+810k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Leica X1 and Panasonic LX10
X1 | LX10 | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen |
Leica X1 vs Panasonic LX10 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Leica X1 offers exterior dimensions of 124mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX10 has proportions of 106mm x 60mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") having a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).
Contrast the Leica X1 versus Panasonic LX10 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the X1 versus the LX10.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the X1 and LX10 is 89 and 88 respectively.
Leica X1 vs Panasonic LX10 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching specs. The pic here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the X1 and LX10.
All in all, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The X1 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic LX10 will provide you with more detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged X1 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
Leica X1 vs Panasonic LX10 Screen and ViewFinder
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Leica X1 vs Panasonic LX10 Specifications
Leica X1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Leica | Panasonic |
Model type | Leica X1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 |
Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-LX15 |
Class | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2009-12-18 | 2016-09-19 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.6 x 15.8mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 372.9mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4272 x 2856 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35mm (1x) | 24-72mm (3.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.4-2.8 |
Macro focusing range | 30cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 12.10 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | 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 |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC |
Max video resolution | None | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | - | MP4, H.264, AAC |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 306g (0.67 lb) | 310g (0.68 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 124 x 60 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 106 x 60 x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 20 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.5 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 581 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 260 photos |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 sec (3 shots)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $1,495 | $700 |