Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic LX10

Here is a in depth review of the Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic LX10, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the FX75 (14MP) and LX10 (20MP) and the FX75 (1/2.3") and LX10 (1") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The FX75 was unveiled 7 years before the LX10 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FX75 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LX10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the FX75 grades versus the LX10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FX75 Gallery and Panasonic LX10 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FX75 has got external dimensions of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Panasonic LX10 has measurements of 106mm x 60mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") having a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic LX10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the FX75 compared to the LX10.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FX75 and LX10 is 94 and 88 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking a spec sheet. The graphic below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FX75 and LX10.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FX75 using its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Panasonic LX10 will give you greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older FX75 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.