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Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic SZ10

Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
72
Overall
60
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic SZ10 Key Specs

Panasonic LX10
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-72mm (F1.4-2.8) lens
  • 310g - 106 x 60 x 42mm
  • Launched September 2016
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-LX15
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic LX7
Panasonic SZ10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
  • Revealed January 2015
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Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic SZ10 Overview

Here is a in depth assessment of the Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic SZ10, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the LX10 (20MP) and SZ10 (16MP) and the LX10 (1") and SZ10 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The LX10 was launched 21 months later than the SZ10 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LX10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic SZ10 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the LX10 grades vs the SZ10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX10 over the Panasonic SZ10

 LX10 SZ10 
RevealedSeptember 2016January 2015Fresher by 21 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Panasonic LX10

 SZ10 LX10 

Common features in the Panasonic LX10 and Panasonic SZ10

 LX10 SZ10 
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic SZ10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LX10 has got outside dimensions of 106mm x 60mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") along with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ10 has proportions of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the LX10 versus the SZ10.

Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic SZ10 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LX10 and SZ10 is 88 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic SZ10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic SZ10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the LX10 and SZ10.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The LX10 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic LX10 will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images far more aggressively. The newer LX10 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic SZ10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic LX10
Portrait photography with Panasonic SZ10
65
has manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
35
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LX10 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic SZ10 as a Street photography camera
85
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW formats
comes with touch focus
lighter than competition in class (310 grams)
70
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (177g)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic LX10
Sports photography with Panasonic SZ10
62
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
provides tracking autofocus
terrible battery pack (260 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
slow fps (1.4 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (200 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LX10 Travel photography information
Panasonic SZ10 Travel photography information
75
lighter than competition in class (310g)
comes with touch focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
terrible battery pack (260 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly display
67
lighter than others (177g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (200 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LX10 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic SZ10 Landscape photography advice
70
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery pack (260 per charge)
41
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery life (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LX10 Vlogging advice
Panasonic SZ10 Vlogging advice
38
quite wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (310g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have external mic port
32
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
lighter than others (177 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
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Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic SZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX10 and Panasonic SZ10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-LX15 -
Type Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2016-09-19 2015-01-06
Body design Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-72mm (3.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/1.4-2.8 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 1.4fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.10 m (at Auto ISO) 5.20 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto w/ red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MP4, H.264, AAC Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 310g (0.68 pounds) 177g (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 106 x 60 x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 20 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 581 not tested
Other
Battery life 260 photos 200 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 sec (3 shots)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $700 $200