Leica X2 vs Panasonic LX10

On this page, we are evaluating the Leica X2 and Panasonic LX10, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Leica and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the X2 (16MP) and the LX10 (20MP) is very well matched but the X2 (APS-C) and LX10 (1") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The X2 was unveiled 5 years earlier than the LX10 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the X2 scores versus the LX10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica X2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10. The full galleries are provided at Leica X2 Gallery & Panasonic LX10 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Leica X2 has got outside dimensions of 124mm x 69mm x 52mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 2.0") having a weight of 345 grams (0.76 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).

Look at the Leica X2 and Panasonic LX10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the X2 compared to the LX10.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X2 and LX10 is 83 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at technical specs. The photograph below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the X2 and LX10.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The X2 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic LX10 will resolve more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics more aggressively. The older X2 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.