Panasonic LX10 vs Sony RX10 II

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Panasonic LX10 and Sony RX10 II, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the LX10 (20MP) and the RX10 II (20MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1").

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The LX10 was released 16 months after the RX10 II which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic LX10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony RX10 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the LX10 grades vs the RX10 II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic LX10 Gallery & Sony RX10 II Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic LX10 offers external 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) and the Sony RX10 II has specifications of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") with a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic LX10 and Sony RX10 II in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the LX10 vs the RX10 II.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the LX10 and RX10 II is 88 and 58 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the LX10 and RX10 II.

As you can see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos though you will want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The more recent LX10 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.