Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax MX-1

On this page, we will be reviewing the Panasonic LX10 and Pentax MX-1, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the LX10 (20MP) and MX-1 (12MP) and the LX10 (1") and MX-1 (1/1.7") boast different sensor measurements.

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The LX10 was unveiled 3 years later than the MX-1 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic LX10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax MX-1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the LX10 grades versus the MX-1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 & Pentax MX-1. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic LX10 Gallery & Pentax MX-1 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LX10 has physical measurements of 106mm x 60mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") having a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Pentax MX-1 has dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic LX10 and Pentax MX-1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the LX10 vs the MX-1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LX10 and MX-1 is 88 and 84 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over specs. The photograph below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the LX10 and MX-1.

All in all, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The LX10 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Panasonic LX10 will deliver extra detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern LX10 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.