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Leica X1 vs Panasonic LX10

Portability
89
Imaging
52
Features
33
Overall
44
Leica X1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 front
Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
72
Overall
60

Leica X1 vs Panasonic LX10 Key Specs

Leica X1
(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
Panasonic LX10
(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
Photography Glossary

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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Leica X1 over the Panasonic LX10

 X1 LX10 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX10 over the Leica X1

 LX10 X1 
RevealedSeptember 2016December 2009More modern by 82 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Leica X1 and Panasonic LX10

 X1 LX10 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Leica X1 vs Panasonic LX10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the X1 and LX10 is 89 and 88 respectively.

Leica X1 vs Panasonic LX10 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Leica X1 vs Panasonic LX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica X1 vs Panasonic LX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica X1
Portrait photography with Panasonic LX10
63
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
65
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
includes face detection focus
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Leica X1 Street photography info
Panasonic LX10 Street photography info
70
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition (306g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
85
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW formats
features touch to focus
lighter than average in class (310g)
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Sports Comparison

Leica X1 Sports photography features
Panasonic LX10 Sports photography features
34
good sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (35mm)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
lacks phase detect AF
62
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
includes tracking autofocus
not so great battery (260 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica X1 Travel photography information
Panasonic LX10 Travel photography information
59
lighter than competition (306 grams)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
75
lighter than average in class (310 grams)
features touch to focus
good resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.4)
not so great battery (260 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica X1 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic LX10 as a Landscape photography camera
44
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
does not have Timelapse recording
70
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.4)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
not so great battery (260 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica X1 Vlogging factors
Panasonic LX10 Vlogging factors
9
no video recording
38
quite wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.4)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than average in class (310 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic port
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Leica X1 vs Panasonic LX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica X1 and Panasonic LX10
 Leica X1Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10
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