Panasonic LX10 vs Sony RX100 VA

Here, we will be reviewing the Panasonic LX10 versus Sony RX100 VA, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the LX10 (20MP) and the RX100 VA (20MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1").

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The LX10 was unveiled 22 months prior to the RX100 VA which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the LX10 matches up versus the RX100 VA in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic LX10 Gallery and Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic LX10 offers external dimensions of 106mm x 60mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") and a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 VA has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic LX10 versus Sony RX100 VA in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the LX10 and the RX100 VA.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the LX10 and RX100 VA is 88 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out technical specs. The visual below should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the LX10 and RX100 VA.

As you can tell, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP so you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you would want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The older LX10 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.