Panasonic LX10 vs Sigma DP2x

Lets take a closer look at the Panasonic LX10 versus Sigma DP2x, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sigma. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the LX10 (20MP) and DP2x (5MP) and the LX10 (1") and DP2x (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The LX10 was brought out 5 years after the DP2x which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the LX10 scores vs the DP2x with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 and Sigma DP2x. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic LX10 Gallery and Sigma DP2x Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LX10 features outer dimensions of 106mm x 60mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Sigma DP2x has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic LX10 versus Sigma DP2x in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the LX10 vs the DP2x.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the LX10 and DP2x is 88 and 86 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the LX10 and DP2x.

All in all, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The LX10 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Panasonic LX10 will result in more detail having its extra 15MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent LX10 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.