Panasonic LX10 vs Sony HX100V

On this page, we will be looking at the Panasonic LX10 vs Sony HX100V, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the LX10 (20MP) and HX100V (16MP) and the LX10 (1") and HX100V (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The LX10 was unveiled 4 years later than the HX100V and that is quite a serious gap 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 Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the LX10 matches up against the HX100V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The full galleries are available at Panasonic LX10 Gallery and Sony HX100V Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LX10 enjoys outer measurements of 106mm x 60mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") and a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Sony HX100V has dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic LX10 vs Sony HX100V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the LX10 compared to the HX100V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LX10 and HX100V is 88 and 66 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic here might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the LX10 and HX100V.

As you can see, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The LX10 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic LX10 will give you more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern LX10 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.