Panasonic LX10 vs Sony RX100 IV
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Panasonic LX10 vs Sony RX100 IV Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic LX10 vs Sony RX100 IV Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic LX10 Gallery & Sony RX100 IV Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX10 over the Sony RX100 IV
LX10 | RX100 IV | |||
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Released | September 2016 | ![]() | June 2015 | Newer by 16 months |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 IV over the Panasonic LX10
RX100 IV | 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 IV
LX10 | RX100 IV | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic LX10 vs Sony RX100 IV Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV | |
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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 |