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Panasonic LX10 vs Sony RX100 IV

Portability
88
Imaging
52
Features
72
Overall
60
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV front
Portability
89
Imaging
52
Features
79
Overall
62

Panasonic LX10 vs Sony RX100 IV Key Specs

Panasonic LX10
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • Replaced the Panasonic LX7
Sony RX100 IV
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 298g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Released June 2015
  • Previous Model is Sony RX100 III
  • Later Model is Sony RX100 V
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Panasonic LX10 vs Sony RX100 IV Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Panasonic LX10 and Sony RX100 IV, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the LX10 (20MP) and the RX100 IV (20MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1").

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The LX10 was launched 16 months after the RX100 IV which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the LX10 grades versus the RX100 IV in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX10 over the Sony RX100 IV

 LX10 RX100 IV 
ReleasedSeptember 2016June 2015Newer by 16 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 IV over the Panasonic LX10

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

Common features in the Panasonic LX10 and Sony RX100 IV

 LX10 RX100 IV 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size

Panasonic LX10 vs Sony RX100 IV Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LX10 provides outer 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) whilst the Sony RX100 IV has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic LX10 and Sony RX100 IV in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the LX10 vs the RX100 IV.

Panasonic LX10 vs Sony RX100 IV size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LX10 and RX100 IV is 88 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic LX10 vs Sony RX100 IV top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LX10 vs Sony RX100 IV Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specs. The image underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the LX10 and RX100 IV.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP and you can expect similar quality of photos though you need to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The fresher LX10 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic LX10 vs Sony RX100 IV sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX10 vs Sony RX100 IV Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LX10 Portrait photography factors
Sony RX100 IV Portrait photography factors
64
you can focus manually
decent MP (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
65
has manual focus
high flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
offers face detection focus
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LX10 as a Street photography camera
Sony RX100 IV as a Street photography camera
85
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
has focus via touch
lighter than others (310g)
85
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (298 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LX10 as a Sports photography camera
Sony RX100 IV as a Sports photography camera
61
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
offers tracking autofocus
bad battery (260 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
68
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
max frames per second high (16.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
offers tracking autofocus
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic LX10
Travel photography with Sony RX100 IV
75
lighter than others (310g)
has focus via touch
decent MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
bad battery (260 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
86
lighter than competition in class (298g)
good MP (20MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic LX10
Landscape photography with Sony RX100 IV
69
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
bad battery (260 per charge)
74
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic LX10
Vlogging with Sony RX100 IV
38
reasonably wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than others (310g)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external microphone support
81
decently wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (298 grams)
no external microphone jack
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Panasonic LX10 vs Sony RX100 IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX10 and Sony RX100 IV
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV
Also called Lumix DMC-LX15 -
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2016-09-19 2015-06-10
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 25600
Lowest native ISO 125 125
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO 80 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
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 distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 2.7 2.7
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 16.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.10 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash modes 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
Max 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 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p/120p), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MP4, H.264, AAC MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 310g (0.68 lb) 298g (0.66 lb)
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 Overall score 20 70
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 22.9
DXO Dynamic range score 12.5 12.6
DXO Low light score 581 562
Other
Battery life 260 photos 280 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 sec (3 shots)) Yes
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $700 $898