Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic L10
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Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic L10 Key Specs
(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
(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

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).

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.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic L10 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II & Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic LX100 II Gallery & Panasonic L10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 II over the Panasonic L10
LX100 II | L10 | |||
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Released | August 2018 | ![]() | December 2007 | Fresher by 131 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 1240k | ![]() | 207k | Sharper display (+1033k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic L10 over the Panasonic LX100 II
L10 | LX100 II |
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Common features in the Panasonic LX100 II and Panasonic L10
LX100 II | L10 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic L10 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 | |
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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 |