Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic XS1

In this article, we are matching up the Panasonic LX10 versus Panasonic XS1, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both built by Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the LX10 (20MP) and XS1 (16MP) and the LX10 (1") and XS1 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.

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The LX10 was announced 3 years after the XS1 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LX10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic XS1 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the LX10 matches up versus the XS1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic LX10 Gallery and Panasonic XS1 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic LX10 has outer measurements of 106mm x 60mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Panasonic XS1 has sizing of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic LX10 versus Panasonic XS1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the LX10 versus the XS1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LX10 and XS1 is 88 and 97 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specifications. The pic below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the LX10 and XS1.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The LX10 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic LX10 will provide you with more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images far more aggressively. The fresher LX10 should have an advantage in sensor technology.