Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony QX10
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Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony QX10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 17MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
- 392g - 115 x 66 x 64mm
- Revealed August 2018
- Old Model is Panasonic LX100
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- " Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1440 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 105g - 62 x 62 x 33mm
- Launched September 2013
Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony QX10 Overview
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.
Photography GlossaryThe 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.
Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony QX10 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 II over the Sony QX10
LX100 II | QX10 | |||
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Launched | August 2018 | September 2013 | More recent by 61 months | |
Focus manually | Dial exact focus | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | " | Larger display (+3") | |
Display resolution | 1240k | 0k | Clearer display (+1240k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Panasonic LX100 II
QX10 | LX100 II |
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Common features in the Panasonic LX100 II and Sony QX10
LX100 II | QX10 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony QX10 Physical Comparison
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.
Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony QX10 Sensor Comparison
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.
Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony QX10 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony QX10 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 |
Category | Large Sensor Compact | Lens-style |
Revealed | 2018-08-22 | 2013-09-04 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Lens-style |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 17 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4736 x 3552 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-75mm (3.1x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/1.7-2.8 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | - |
Resolution of screen | 1,240 thousand dot | 0 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | - | Depends on connected smartphone |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,760 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1800 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Max silent shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 11.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | None |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1440 x 1080 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1440x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | DMW-BLE9 lithium-ion battery & USB charger | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 392 grams (0.86 lbs) | 105 grams (0.23 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 115 x 66 x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") | 62 x 62 x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 images | 220 images |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BN, |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2, 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $998 | $250 |