Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic LX10

On this page, we are analyzing the Panasonic LX100 II versus Panasonic LX10, both Large Sensor Compact cameras and they are both produced by Panasonic. The image resolution of the LX100 II (17MP) and the LX10 (20MP) is very comparable but the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and LX10 (1") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The LX100 II was announced 24 months later than the LX10 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the LX100 II scores vs the LX10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic LX100 II Gallery & Panasonic LX10 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LX100 II has got physical dimensions of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") with a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Panasonic LX10 has measurements of 106mm x 60mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") and a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the LX100 II compared to the LX10.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LX100 II and LX10 is 81 and 88 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing specs. The graphic below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the LX100 II and LX10.

All in all, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The LX100 II having a larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic LX10 will produce more detail with its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics more aggressively. The more modern LX100 II will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.