Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic LX10

Here is a complete overview of the Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic LX10, former being a Large Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both are offered by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FZ1000 (20MP) and the LX10 (20MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1").

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The FZ1000 was launched 3 years earlier than the LX10 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic LX10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the FZ1000 matches up versus the LX10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FZ1000 Gallery & Panasonic LX10 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ1000 offers outer dimensions of 137mm x 99mm x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") along with a weight of 831 grams (1.83 lbs) and the Panasonic LX10 has sizing of 106mm x 60mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") having a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the FZ1000 compared to the LX10.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ1000 and LX10 is 55 and 88 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ1000 and LX10.

As you can see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of images though you will want to factor the age of the cameras into account. The older FZ1000 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.