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Panasonic LX10 vs Sigma DP1x

Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
72
Overall
60
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 front
 
Sigma DP1x front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
27
Overall
37

Panasonic LX10 vs Sigma DP1x Key Specs

Panasonic LX10
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-72mm (F1.4-2.8) lens
  • 310g - 106 x 60 x 42mm
  • Released September 2016
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-LX15
  • Older Model is Panasonic LX7
Sigma DP1x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 28mm (F4.0) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Old Model is Sigma DP1s
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Panasonic LX10 vs Sigma DP1x Overview

Following is a detailed overview of the Panasonic LX10 versus Sigma DP1x, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sigma. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the LX10 (20MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the LX10 (1") and DP1x (APS-C) provide different sensor size.

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The LX10 was unveiled 6 years after the DP1x which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the LX10 grades versus the DP1x when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX10 over the Sigma DP1x

 LX10 DP1x 
AnnouncedSeptember 2016February 2010More modern by 81 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the Panasonic LX10

 DP1x LX10 

Common features in the Panasonic LX10 and Sigma DP1x

 LX10 DP1x 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic LX10 vs Sigma DP1x Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LX10 enjoys outer dimensions of 106mm x 60mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") and a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1x has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the LX10 against the DP1x.

Panasonic LX10 vs Sigma DP1x size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the LX10 and DP1x is 88 and 88 respectively.

Panasonic LX10 vs Sigma DP1x top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LX10 vs Sigma DP1x Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading technical specs. The image here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the LX10 and DP1x.

As you can tell, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The LX10 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Panasonic LX10 will offer greater detail having an extra 15MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher LX10 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic LX10 vs Sigma DP1x sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX10 vs Sigma DP1x Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX10 vs Sigma DP1x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LX10 Portrait photography factors
Sigma DP1x Portrait photography factors
65
you can focus manually
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
56
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
low megapixels (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LX10 as a Street photography camera
Sigma DP1x as a Street photography camera
85
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
provides touch focus
lighter than competition (310g)
68
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than average in class (250g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LX10 Sports photography factors
Sigma DP1x Sports photography factors
62
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
includes tracking focus
not so great battery (260 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
32
sensor size is good (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LX10 Travel photography factors
Sigma DP1x Travel photography factors
75
lighter than competition (310 grams)
provides touch focus
good resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
not so great battery (260 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
57
lighter than average in class (250 grams)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LX10 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma DP1x as a Landscape photography camera
70
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
not so great battery (260 shots)
41
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LX10 Vlogging factors
Sigma DP1x Vlogging factors
38
fairly wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competition (310 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no microphone support
25
lighter than average in class (250g)
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (320 x 240 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
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Panasonic LX10 vs Sigma DP1x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX10 and Sigma DP1x
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10Sigma DP1x
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sigma
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 Sigma DP1x
Also Known as Lumix DMC-LX15 -
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2016-09-19 2010-02-20
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - True II
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1" APS-C
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-72mm (3.0x) 28mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/1.4-2.8 f/4.0
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 2.7 1.7
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.5"
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.10 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Auto, Auto w/ red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 320x240
Video data format MP4, H.264, AAC -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 310 grams (0.68 lbs) 250 grams (0.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 106 x 60 x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0")
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 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 sec (3 shots)) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/MMC card
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $700 $574