Panasonic LX10 vs Sony RX100 III
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![Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LX10/Panasonic-LX10-front.jpg)
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Panasonic LX10 vs Sony RX100 III Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-72mm (F1.4-2.8) lens
- 310g - 106 x 60 x 42mm
- Announced September 2016
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-LX15
- Superseded the Panasonic LX7
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 290g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
- Launched May 2014
- Superseded the Sony RX100 II
- Replacement is Sony RX100 IV
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Panasonic LX10 vs Sony RX100 III Overview
Here, we will be comparing the Panasonic LX10 and Sony RX100 III, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the LX10 (20MP) and the RX100 III (20MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1").
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The LX10 was unveiled 2 years later than the RX100 III and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).
Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the LX10 matches up against the RX100 III with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Panasonic LX10 vs Sony RX100 III Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III. The full galleries are available at Panasonic LX10 Gallery and Sony RX100 III Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX10 over the Sony RX100 III
LX10 | RX100 III | |||
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Launched | September 2016 | ![]() | May 2014 | Fresher by 29 months |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 III over the Panasonic LX10
RX100 III | LX10 | |||
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Screen resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 1040k | Sharper screen (+189k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Panasonic LX10 and Sony RX100 III
LX10 | RX100 III | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen dimensions |
Panasonic LX10 vs Sony RX100 III Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LX10 has external 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) whilst the Sony RX100 III has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic LX10 and Sony RX100 III in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the LX10 versus the RX100 III.
![Panasonic LX10 vs Sony RX100 III size comparison Panasonic LX10 vs Sony RX100 III size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LX10-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX100-III-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the LX10 and RX100 III is 88 and 89 respectively.
![Panasonic LX10 vs Sony RX100 III top view buttons comparison Panasonic LX10 vs Sony RX100 III top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LX10-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX100-III-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Panasonic LX10 vs Sony RX100 III Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing specs. The photograph here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the LX10 and RX100 III.
All in all, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of files although you should consider the release date of the products into consideration. The fresher LX10 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
![Panasonic LX10 vs Sony RX100 III sensor size comparison Panasonic LX10 vs Sony RX100 III sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LX10-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX100-III-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic LX10 vs Sony RX100 III Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic LX10 vs Sony RX100 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic LX10 vs Sony RX100 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LX10-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX100-III-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic LX10 vs Sony RX100 III Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III |
Alternate name | Lumix DMC-LX15 | - |
Class | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2016-09-19 | 2014-05-15 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Max boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Min native ISO | 125 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Min boosted ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-72mm (3.0x) | 24-70mm (2.9x) |
Max aperture | f/1.4-2.8 | f/1.8-2.8 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dot | 1,229 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 12.10 m (at Auto ISO) | - |
Flash options | Auto, Auto w/ red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/2000 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p/120p), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MP4, H.264, AAC | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 310 gr (0.68 lbs) | 290 gr (0.64 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 60 x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") | 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 20 | 67 |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.8 | 22.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.5 | 12.3 |
DXO Low light score | 581 | 495 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 260 shots | 320 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 sec (3 shots)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, self-portrait, continuous) |
Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $700 | $748 |