Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic LX10

Here, we will be looking at the Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic LX10, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Panasonic. The image resolution of the G100 (20MP) and the LX10 (20MP) is pretty well matched but the G100 (Four Thirds) and LX10 (1") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The G100 was launched 3 years later than the LX10 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LX10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the G100 scores versus the LX10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic G100 Gallery and Panasonic LX10 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic G100 features physical measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") and a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Panasonic LX10 has specifications of 106mm x 60mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic LX10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the G100 and the LX10.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G100 and LX10 is 81 and 88 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading through specs. The photograph here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the G100 and LX10.

All in all, both of those cameras feature the identical megapixels albeit not the same sensor measurements. The G100 contains the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field less difficult. The younger G100 will have an edge in sensor innovation.