Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony QX10

On this page, we are comparing the Panasonic LX100 II versus Sony QX10, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Lens-style by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the LX100 II (17MP) and the QX10 (18MP) is fairly comparable but the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and QX10 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The LX100 II was announced 5 years later than the QX10 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the LX100 II scores versus the QX10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic LX100 II Gallery and Sony QX10 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic LX100 II offers physical dimensions of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") having a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Sony QX10 has sizing of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic LX100 II versus Sony QX10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the LX100 II compared to the QX10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LX100 II and QX10 is 81 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements merely by going through specs. The visual underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the LX100 II and QX10.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The LX100 II having a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Sony QX10 will provide greater detail with its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent LX100 II should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.