Panasonic LX10 vs Sony A6300

Below is a in-depth review of the Panasonic LX10 versus Sony A6300, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the LX10 (20MP) and the A6300 (24MP) is very close but the LX10 (1") and A6300 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The LX10 was announced 8 months later than the A6300 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic LX10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A6300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the LX10 grades vs the A6300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 and Sony Alpha a6300. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic LX10 Gallery and Sony A6300 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LX10 has outside dimensions of 106mm x 60mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Sony A6300 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 404 grams (0.89 lbs).

Check the Panasonic LX10 versus Sony A6300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the LX10 and the A6300.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LX10 and A6300 is 88 and 83 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through specs. The graphic here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the LX10 and A6300.

All in all, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The LX10 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony A6300 will render extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher LX10 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.