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Panasonic LX10 vs Sony RX1R II

Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
72
Overall
60
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II front
Portability
78
Imaging
76
Features
65
Overall
71

Panasonic LX10 vs Sony RX1R II Key Specs

Panasonic LX10
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost 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
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-LX15
  • Older Model is Panasonic LX7
Sony RX1R II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 50 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 507g - 113 x 65 x 72mm
  • Released October 2015
  • Older Model is Sony RX1R
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Panasonic LX10 vs Sony RX1R II Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Panasonic LX10 versus Sony RX1R II, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the LX10 (20MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the LX10 (1") and RX1R II (Full frame) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The LX10 was brought out 12 months later than the RX1R II and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the LX10 grades against the RX1R II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX10 over the Sony RX1R II

 LX10 RX1R II 
ReleasedSeptember 2016October 2015Fresher by 12 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX1R II over the Panasonic LX10

 RX1R II LX10 
Display resolution1229k1040kClearer display (+189k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic LX10 and Sony RX1R II

 LX10 RX1R II 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Panasonic LX10 vs Sony RX1R II Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and size. The Panasonic LX10 comes with outer dimensions of 106mm x 60mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") having a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1R II has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the LX10 against the RX1R II.

Panasonic LX10 vs Sony RX1R II size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the LX10 and RX1R II is 88 and 78 respectively.

Panasonic LX10 vs Sony RX1R II top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LX10 vs Sony RX1R II Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by reading a spec sheet. The graphic below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the LX10 and RX1R II.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The LX10 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Sony RX1R II will offer extra detail having its extra 22 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent LX10 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic LX10 vs Sony RX1R II sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX10 vs Sony RX1R II Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX10 vs Sony RX1R II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LX10 Portrait photography information
Sony RX1R II Portrait photography information
65
has manual focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
85
has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/4,000s)
sensor resolution is amazing (42MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LX10 Street photography details
Sony RX1R II Street photography details
85
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW files
comes with focus by touch
lighter than others in class (310 grams)
73
screen tilts
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
above average ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition (507g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LX10 as a Sports photography camera
Sony RX1R II as a Sports photography camera
62
silent mode (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
provides tracking autofocus
not so great battery pack (260 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
63
sensor resolution is amazing (42MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
fixed focal length (35mm)
low frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery (220 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic LX10
Travel photography with Sony RX1R II
75
lighter than others in class (310g)
comes with focus by touch
decent MP (20MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
not so great battery pack (260 shots)
does not have selfie friendly screen
59
sensor resolution is amazing (42 megapixels)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse recording
bad battery (220 CIPA)
more heavy than competition (507 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LX10 Landscape photography highlights
Sony RX1R II Landscape photography highlights
70
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
not so great battery pack (260 CIPA)
68
has manual focus
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
sensor resolution is amazing (42MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery (220 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LX10 Vlogging information
Sony RX1R II Vlogging information
38
really wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than others in class (310g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone jack
34
fast max aperture (f2.0)
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone socket
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition (507 grams)
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Panasonic LX10 vs Sony RX1R II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX10 and Sony RX1R II
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II
Also Known as Lumix DMC-LX15 -
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2016-09-19 2015-10-13
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" Full frame
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 42 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 7952 x 5304
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max boosted ISO 25600 102400
Minimum native ISO 125 50
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 49 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-72mm (3.0x) 35mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/1.4-2.8 f/2.0
Macro focusing distance 3cm 14cm
Crop factor 2.7 1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.10 m (at Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, Auto w/ red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/4000s
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 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (120p, 30p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MP4, H.264, AAC MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 310 gr (0.68 pounds) 507 gr (1.12 pounds)
Dimensions 106 x 60 x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") 113 x 65 x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 20 97
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 25.8
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.5 13.9
DXO Low light rating 581 3204
Other
Battery life 260 photographs 220 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 sec (3 shots)) Yes (2,5, 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $700 $3,300