Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic ZS10

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic LX100 II versus Panasonic ZS10, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the LX100 II (17MP) and ZS10 (14MP) and the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and ZS10 (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The LX100 II was released 7 years after the ZS10 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic ZS10 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the LX100 II grades against the ZS10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic LX100 II Gallery and Panasonic ZS10 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic LX100 II comes with outside measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") along with a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS10 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic LX100 II versus Panasonic ZS10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the LX100 II and the ZS10.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LX100 II and ZS10 is 81 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the LX100 II and ZS10.

As you can see, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The LX100 II due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Panasonic LX100 II will resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer LX100 II provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.