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Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic LX100

Portability
72
Imaging
47
Features
47
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 front
Portability
83
Imaging
50
Features
73
Overall
59

Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic LX100 Key Specs

Panasonic G10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 388g - 124 x 90 x 74mm
  • Announced August 2010
Panasonic LX100
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
  • 393g - 115 x 66 x 55mm
  • Announced September 2014
  • Refreshed by Panasonic LX100 II
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Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic LX100 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic LX100, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both are sold by Panasonic. The image resolution of the G10 (12MP) and the LX100 (13MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the same sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The G10 was revealed 5 years prior to the LX100 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the G10 grades versus the LX100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G10 over the Panasonic LX100

 G10 LX100 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 over the Panasonic G10

 LX100 G10 
AnnouncedSeptember 2014August 2010Fresher by 49 months
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic G10 and Panasonic LX100

 G10 LX100 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic LX100 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic G10 provides external dimensions of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") and a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Panasonic LX100 has sizing of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") along with a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the G10 versus the LX100.

Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic LX100 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the G10 and LX100 is 72 and 83 respectively.

Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic LX100 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic LX100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching specs. The photograph below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the G10 and LX100.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Panasonic LX100 to result in greater detail because of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The older G10 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic LX100 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic LX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic LX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G10 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic LX100 as a Portrait photography camera
60
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
70
manual focus
good MP (13MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic G10
Street photography with Panasonic LX100
58
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
76
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
offers touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G10 Sports photography information
Panasonic LX100 Sports photography information
44
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery (380 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
lack of phase detect autofocus
66
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (13MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G10 Travel photography factors
Panasonic LX100 Travel photography factors
54
better than average battery (380 per charge)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
75
offers touch to focus
good MP (13MP)
decently wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G10 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic LX100 as a Landscape photography camera
59
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (380 shots)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not have Timelapse recording
73
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.7)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (13 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic G10
Vlogging with Panasonic LX100
23
supports face detection autofocus
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
35
decently wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.7)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
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Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic LX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G10 and Panasonic LX100
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-08-09 2014-09-15
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine HD II Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 13 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4112 x 3088
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-75mm (3.1x)
Largest aperture - f/1.7-2.8
Macro focus range - 3cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 202 thousand dots 2,764 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.52x 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 11.00 m 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 388g (0.86 pounds) 393g (0.87 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 90 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") 115 x 66 x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 52 67
DXO Color Depth score 21.2 22.3
DXO Dynamic range score 10.1 12.5
DXO Low light score 411 553
Other
Battery life 380 photos 300 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $550 $800