Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic LX10

Let's examine more closely at the Panasonic FX48 and Panasonic LX10, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the FX48 (12MP) and LX10 (20MP) and the FX48 (1/2.3") and LX10 (1") come with different sensor sizing.

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The FX48 was introduced 8 years earlier than the LX10 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FX48 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LX10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the FX48 grades versus the LX10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FX48 Gallery and Panasonic LX10 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FX48 provides outer dimensions of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX10 has sizing of 106mm x 60mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") and a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FX48 and Panasonic LX10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the FX48 against the LX10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX48 and LX10 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specs. The image below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FX48 and LX10.

All in all, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FX48 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Panasonic LX10 will offer you greater detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged FX48 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.