Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic LX10

Here is a detailed analysis of the Panasonic GX8 and Panasonic LX10, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both built by Panasonic. The image resolution of the GX8 (20MP) and the LX10 (20MP) is pretty similar but the GX8 (Four Thirds) and LX10 (1") posses different sensor measurements.

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The GX8 was released 14 months prior to the LX10 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GX8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LX10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the GX8 matches up versus the LX10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic GX8 Gallery and Panasonic LX10 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic GX8 enjoys outside measurements of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs) and the Panasonic LX10 has sizing of 106mm x 60mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") along with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic GX8 and Panasonic LX10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the GX8 compared to the LX10.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the GX8 and LX10 is 74 and 88 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading a spec sheet. The visual underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the GX8 and LX10.

Clearly, each of these cameras have the same MP albeit different sensor sizing. The GX8 has got the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier. The older GX8 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.