Panasonic LX10 vs Sony A55

Lets look much closer at the Panasonic LX10 vs Sony A55, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the LX10 (20MP) and A55 (16MP) and the LX10 (1") and A55 (APS-C) possess different sensor measurements.

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The LX10 was launched 6 years after the A55 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LX10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A55 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the LX10 scores vs the A55 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 & Sony SLT-A55. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic LX10 Gallery & Sony A55 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LX10 offers exterior dimensions of 106mm x 60mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") and a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Sony A55 has proportions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic LX10 vs Sony A55 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the LX10 vs the A55.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the LX10 and A55 is 88 and 67 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through specs. The image here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the LX10 and A55.

All in all, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The LX10 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic LX10 will provide extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern LX10 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.