Panasonic LX10 vs Sony RX1R

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic LX10 vs Sony RX1R, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the LX10 (20MP) and the RX1R (24MP) is relatively close but the LX10 (1") and RX1R (Full frame) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The LX10 was unveiled 3 years later than the RX1R and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the LX10 grades versus the RX1R in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic LX10 Gallery and Sony RX1R Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LX10 provides outer measurements 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 RX1R has dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the LX10 vs the RX1R.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the LX10 and RX1R is 88 and 79 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the LX10 and RX1R.

As you can see, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The LX10 having a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Sony RX1R will provide you with greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer LX10 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.