Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic LX100

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Olympus XZ-10 versus Panasonic LX100, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the XZ-10 (12MP) and the LX100 (13MP) is fairly similar but the XZ-10 (1/2.3") and LX100 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor size.

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The XZ-10 was announced 19 months earlier than the LX100 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus XZ-10 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the XZ-10 matches up vs the LX100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus XZ-10 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus XZ-10 Gallery & Panasonic LX100 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus XZ-10 has physical dimensions of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Panasonic LX100 has sizing of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") along with a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs).

Check out the Olympus XZ-10 versus Panasonic LX100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the XZ-10 against the LX100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the XZ-10 and LX100 is 91 and 83 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing purely by going over specs. The visual below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the XZ-10 and LX100.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The XZ-10 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Panasonic LX100 will offer you greater detail with its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The older XZ-10 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.