Panasonic LX10 vs Sony RX100 VI

Here, we are reviewing the Panasonic LX10 vs Sony RX100 VI, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the LX10 (20MP) and the RX100 VI (20MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1").

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The LX10 was announced 20 months prior to the RX100 VI making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the LX10 matches up vs the RX100 VI in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic LX10 Gallery and Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LX10 has got physical 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 VI has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") and a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the LX10 compared to the RX100 VI.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LX10 and RX100 VI is 88 and 88 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over technical specs. The graphic here will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the LX10 and RX100 VI.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution and you should expect similar quality of photographs but you really should consider the release date of the products into consideration. The older LX10 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.