Panasonic LX10 vs Sony H50

Here, we are comparing the Panasonic LX10 and Sony H50, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the LX10 (20MP) and H50 (9MP) and the LX10 (1") and H50 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

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The LX10 was unveiled 7 years later than the H50 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic LX10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony H50 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the LX10 scores vs the H50 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The full galleries are available at Panasonic LX10 Gallery & Sony H50 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and size. The Panasonic LX10 has exterior measurements of 106mm x 60mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") along with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Sony H50 has specifications of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic LX10 and Sony H50 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the LX10 compared to the H50.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the LX10 and H50 is 88 and 69 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by going over specs. The graphic below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the LX10 and H50.

All in all, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The LX10 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic LX10 will offer you more detail having an extra 11MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more recent LX10 should have an advantage in sensor tech.