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Panasonic LX10 vs Sony RX100 III

Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
72
Overall
60
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III front
Portability
89
Imaging
51
Features
77
Overall
61

Panasonic LX10 vs Sony RX100 III Key Specs

Panasonic LX10
(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  • Superseded the Panasonic LX7
Sony RX100 III
(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  • Superseded the Sony RX100 II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
Photography Glossary

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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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX10 over the Sony RX100 III

 LX10 RX100 III 
LaunchedSeptember 2016May 2014Fresher by 29 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 III over the Panasonic LX10

 RX100 III LX10 
Screen resolution1229k1040kSharper screen (+189k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Panasonic LX10 and Sony RX100 III

 LX10 RX100 III 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen size3"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

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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX10 vs Sony RX100 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LX10 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX100 III as a Portrait photography camera
65
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
64
manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LX10 Street photography highlights
Sony RX100 III Street photography highlights
85
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
boasts focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (310 grams)
85
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
saves RAW files
lighter than competitors (290g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LX10 Sports photography information
Sony RX100 III Sports photography information
62
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
has tracking focus
bad battery life (260 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
comes with tracking autofocus
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LX10 Travel photography information
Sony RX100 III Travel photography information
75
lighter than competition in class (310g)
boasts focus by touch
megapixel count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
bad battery life (260 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
85
lighter than competitors (290g)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LX10 Landscape photography details
Sony RX100 III Landscape photography details
70
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
bad battery life (260 CIPA)
73
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LX10 Vlogging highlights
Sony RX100 III Vlogging highlights
38
really wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (310g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
80
pretty wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (290g)
lack of external mic port
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Panasonic LX10 vs Sony RX100 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX10 and Sony RX100 III
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III
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