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Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic L10

Portability
81
Imaging
57
Features
75
Overall
64
Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 front
Portability
66
Imaging
44
Features
38
Overall
41

Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic L10 Key Specs

Panasonic LX100 II
(Full Review)
  • 17MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
  • 392g - 115 x 66 x 64mm
  • Announced August 2018
  • Succeeded the Panasonic LX100
Panasonic L10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 556g - 135 x 96 x 78mm
  • Released December 2007
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Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic L10 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Panasonic LX100 II and Panasonic L10, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR and they are both sold by Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the LX100 II (17MP) and L10 (10MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The LX100 II was revealed 10 years later than the L10 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic L10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the LX100 II scores against the L10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 II over the Panasonic L10

 LX100 II L10 
ReleasedAugust 2018December 2007Fresher by 131 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1240k207kSharper display (+1033k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic L10 over the Panasonic LX100 II

 L10 LX100 II 

Common features in the Panasonic LX100 II and Panasonic L10

 LX100 II L10 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic L10 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LX100 II has got physical measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") and a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Panasonic L10 has proportions of 135mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic LX100 II and Panasonic L10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the LX100 II vs the L10.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic L10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the LX100 II and L10 is 81 and 66 respectively.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic L10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic L10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out technical specs. The visual underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the LX100 II and L10.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic LX100 II to provide greater detail because of its extra 7MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern LX100 II will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic L10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic L10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic L10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Portrait photography details
Panasonic L10 Portrait photography details
74
focusing manually
decent megapixels (17 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
56
manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
low MP (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Street photography factors
Panasonic L10 Street photography factors
77
has image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
offers touch to focus
good ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
59
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
lighter than competitors (556 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic LX100 II
Sports photography with Panasonic L10
71
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (17 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery life (340 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
42
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic LX100 II
Travel photography with Panasonic L10
78
better than average battery life (340 CIPA)
has bluetooth
offers touch to focus
decent megapixels (17 megapixels)
reasonably wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.7)
does not have selfie friendly screen
51
lighter than competitors (556g)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Landscape photography information
Panasonic L10 Landscape photography information
76
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.7)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (17MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (340 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
49
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Vlogging advice
Panasonic L10 Vlogging advice
36
reasonably wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.7)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone jack
9
can't shoot video
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Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic L10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX100 II and Panasonic L10
 Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-L10
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10
Category Large Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Announced 2018-08-22 2007-12-14
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 17 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4736 x 3552 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 25600 1600
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 49 3
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 24-75mm (3.1x) -
Max aperture f/1.7-2.8 -
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Amount of lenses - 45
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 1,240k dots 207k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 2,760k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.47x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1800 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100) 11.00 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2)
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC -
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB DMW-BLE9 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 392 gr (0.86 lb) 556 gr (1.23 lb)
Dimensions 115 x 66 x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") 135 x 96 x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 55
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 429
Other
Battery life 340 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $998 $350