Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic SZ10

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic LX10 Gallery and Panasonic SZ10 Gallery.

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.

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

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.